Tournament weeks don’t really begin on the first tee. They begin in preparation. For me, that preparation starts in the gym. Strength training has transformed my golf game in ways that most people probably don’t see. Back in 2022, when I had one of my best seasons, my training routine was extremely consistent. But in 2023, life got busy. Travel, schedule changes, and everything else that comes with professional golf made it harder to maintain the same consistency. I still sho

Round 2 at Alaqua Country Club had a little bit of everything. I came out strong and had it to four under through 11 holes. Everything felt solid — good decisions, committed swings, and putts dropping. It was one of those stretches where the game feels easy. And then… a triple. There’s no pretty way to explain it. I kind of shot myself in the foot. It happens. It’s golf. But what mattered most was what happened next. Instead of letting it snowball, I responded with a birdie o

Day 2 in Mesquite was everything these trips are supposed to be. Rich and I played Casa Blanca Golf Club with Elliot and Lloyd, and the round was filled with laughs from start to finish. Plenty of jokes, plenty of catching up, and one of those days where you’re more focused on who you’re with than what you’re shooting. The day flowed easily... breakfast to golf, running into familiar faces, and settling into the rhythm that makes these trips feel like tradition. There are two