Today was the much anticipated start of the 2015 U.S. Amateur. There was excitement and nervous apprehension for all of us wondering what the day would hold. The feeling on the grounds and in the clubhouse had changed from the casual getting to know you phase to the more serious, focused, let's get down to business phase. Players were lined up thirty deep on each side of the opposite end driving range. The putting green was overly full with practicing golfers. Relaxed security had tightened.
Upon approaching the tenth tee on the South Course, Troy's starting hole for the day's round, he and Mitch were greeted by an official who checked everything from clubs being used, glove being worn, balls to be hit and measuring device for yardage. After clearing this checkpoint they were welcomed to the tee to receive their scorecard and caddy cover for Mitch. Troy was first to tee off hitting his drive a bit right into deep rough. His second shot again found rough, so deep that he unfortunately stepped on the ball in his effort to find it, resulting in a stroke penalty. The round just never seemed to get going from there. The course played very tough if your drive did not find the fairway. Scoring on the lengthy holes was only possible with well set up approach shots. The greens were fairly quick and pins were fair but tucked and protected.
Tomorrow is another day with a different yet still challenging course. A reset with a good meal, an afternoon movie and a little light practice will be in order for the rest of today and tomorrow morning. Troys tee time tomorrow is for 2:00 pm central time on the North Course.
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