Today we are playing 36 holes beginning at 6:20 am - amazing.
I was up at 4:30am and out of the house and on the road by 5:00am.
I got to the course (Strawberry Farms) around 5:45am and it was still pitch dark out.
By around 6:05, the sky was starting to get some type of light.
I was able to hit some warm-up balls (complimentary) and roll some putts prior to starting at just about 6:20am.
The course looked fantastic and it was even better after I rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt to take a 3 on the opening hole. I ended up making 2 birdies on the front side and came in with a score of 43. I did not think that was too bad. It was a tough course, but the greens were fast and true.
I had a little more trouble on the back 9. My driving started to leak too far right and the looser I got, the more the slice was coming back. I finished the back 9 with a 46 for an overall score of 89. I did not play that well. I lost 5 balls, but made par on 2 of those lost ball holes by hitting my 3rd shot near the stick and dropping the putt - nothing like a lost ball par - it makes losing your ball less painful.
I let the other group keep score on the second round of 18. I was mentally checked out at that point. I was having trouble all day with my driver, however I hit into every bunker and it could not have been better. I played out of the sand like a champ from all distances. By the end of the second round, I think I took about 12 bunker shots and would not even flinch after hitting into the bunker. I like hitting from the sand now - my, how far we have come. I do not have the scorecard for the 2nd round, but I believe I shot a 92 - however, my heart and mind were not completely there. I was tired and just wanted to have some fun and make some shots. It was great and I highly recommend anyone to play Strawberry Farms - it is a wonderful course - and the people there really know how to take care of their guests. I look forward to the next time I play there.
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