2008 World Championships

This year’s Worlds in Kalamazoo, MI was nearly written before it happened.  Everything leading up to the week of the Championships was falling into place.  I felt healthy, energized, and most importantly - not rushed.  I kept my goal in focus and never lost track of it.  Even through all the interviews and the pressure that I felt  being in my hometown.  My plan was to play the courses, not the other players.  Once I had seen all the courses, I set my tournament goal to shoot a 90 - 100 under par.  I knew I was capable of this, as long as I didn’t trip over my own feet I could have a chance to win.  Even when I wasn’t winning during the week, I felt secure and didn’t lose track of my goal and tried to play as consistently and it would all work out for me in the end.  I think the extra confidence came from all the support of everyone I engaged with that week.  They would say things like, “it’s your time”, and when looking into their eyes I could tell they really believed it.  They helped me believe in myself and when times were harder and I wasn’t making the shots I had to tell myself that it was indeed “my time.”  I’d think this, take a deep breath and make the shot.  It worked like it has been all year. If you just believe and visualize it, it can and will happen.  I want to thank anyone who put me in the “believe” mindset that week.  It helped out tremendously and finally got that monkey off my back.  With a round or two to go, I really started to feel the nerves.  The pressure of the lingering World title almost broke me, but with belief and patience I pulled through.  Now I can relax and enjoy the run and see where else it may take me.

Rest of the season schedule
Utah Challenge
Eugene celebration
Augusta classic
US doubles
USDGC
Colorado States
Vegas Halloween Classic
The Heave in Humboldt
Moccasin Lake Open
Players cup
Southwest Team Tourney for Oregon.

Let’s see if I can keep it going; I will try my best.  As for all of you, have fun, relax and I’ll keep you updated.  Thanks for all the support. All we have are the memories and relationships we make.  So let’s make more good memories and stronger relationships.  See you in the fairways!