A Reflection

Hi, all.. Brian here.. I just had a few things I wanted to say on here as I reflect on this week particularly, and the weeks leading up..

First off, this week has obviously been a very trying week on the golf course. It has been baffling, in a sense that I have worked very hard in tireless hours, and haven't seen the results I wanted. Round 1 on Tuesday was a different story, but Scott's and my words for the last 2 rounds have been that we were "very close." People at home don't understand what it's like to play these types of courses, against these types of fields, with this type of pressure and emotion. For anyone, it's 'easy' to go shoot a good score at your home track, and brag to friends about playing a good round... Think about this, try adding 600 yards, about 40 bunkers, a few hundred trees, and greens that are way quicker and more undulated to your course, then try and shoot these same scores... With that said, back to the 'very close' comment, where 3 feet right of target, or 6 steps short, or missing pace on the greens by mere inches are the difference between birdies and bogeys. Shots that I've hit this week would be above average and most likely be rewarded at home, turn into bogeys and doubles here in Pinehurst.

Enough rambling about my game, and to the point of me writing this entry instead of Scott...

I want to thank all those people at home, or elsewhere, that have been supportive of Scott's blog on the computer, and the support of me while I am chasing my dreams. Cat and Larry at Highland Lake Golf Course, in Richmond where I practice, have been nothing less than spectacular for me. Not only in the sense that they give me a place to practice and hone my skills, but every single day I walk in the clubhouse door and there are 2 smiling faces there pushing me to become better, with full support every step of the way, and also just being there if I want a couple people to listen and understand my issues when not many others will.

I also want to thank my friends and family for the support not only this week, but over the last 2 years since I turned pro. There are a lot of people that have made sacrifices on my behalf, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Especially to my parents, the long hours following me around on courses as a junior golfer, to college golf, and now professional, long road trips, weird hotels, and many new faces.. Without the two of you, NONE of this is possible. I can make one promise to you guys, as tough as things may be for me on the course, I will NEVER give in, and ALWAYS do the best with that talents that God has given me.

Finally, I want to thank Scott. People don't realize how tough it really is to be a caddie. It is much more than just carrying a bag for 18 holes. Since Scott and I talked about the possibility of working together months ago, he has done his best to help me do the best I can. For example, as I picked him up from the airport in Charlotte the other night, one of the first things he did was pull out a makeshift yardage book that he had made from information he had found online, and started gameplanning with me right there in the car. Especially this week (with me being grouchy at times) I'm sure he has thought "What am I doing with this fool?" But without batting an eye, he has always picked me up with words, actions, and others. He didn't HAVE to miss a week of work, and he doesn't HAVE to put up with me hitting shots into trouble, and he doesn't HAVE to put up with me being on edge emotionally for most of the week, but because he is a good friend, he did. No matter the results on the golf course, I will always remember the fun we had this week, as player, caddie, and friends. Thanks, Scott, it means a ton that you could experience the thrill of PGA Tour Q School with me.

For the rest of the followers, tomorrow is a new day. There is still one day left to go out and do my best. Head held high, positive attitude, and a determined focus, we will take the tee one final time in 2010 here in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

-Brian