ADT Johor 2012 Practice Round and Post Game

April 10, 2012

ADT Johor Masters Rewind

            From April 2-7, 2012, my buddies Ryan Lam, Chuck Hong and I traveled to Malaysia to play the 2^nd leg of the Asian Developmental Tour event of the year.  Having missed the cut by a shot at last month’s ADT event, I was ready to up my game a bit and hope for more luck.  In addition, the confidence I gained last week from a 70-71 finish was seeping over to this event.

            This would be the first event of my ICTSI sponsored career that they, from now on, would be supporting the airfare as well as some allowance for the trip.  Indeed fortunate to have a generous sponsor like ICTSI in the Philippines that helps many of the professional golfers not only on the local circuit but also to travel.
            After two rounds of golf, I would end up missing the cut by two shots despite the effort on the second round to make up ground. What really got me was the first round after shooting a 6 over 78, it put me behind the eight ball and made me scramble to make the cut.  The important thing is to have a good attitude of acceptance no matter the outcome and remain positive about the experience.  There will be many more chances. 
            More posts to come! Next up, PGT Baguio April 18-20!

PGT Splendido Pre-Round and Post Game

About a week and a half ago, March 27th to be exact, I was on the way to Tagaytay for the first leg of the full field Philippine Pro Golf Tour event of the year. As usual, I do my pre-round videos in the car, on the way to the course or the lodging.

It turned out to be a thrilling week albeit the less than cooperative weather.  The first day proved to be a challenge and after going 11 over par during the first 10 holes, all seemed to have been lost.  After finishing up that round under par in the last 8 holes, I found myself at 65th place with an 82.

The second and final round, I found my stride as the swing felt better and better as the week went on.  Closing rounds of 70-71.  Not only allowing me to make the cut, but to vault up to a tie for 18th place and a lot of confidence heading into the next event in Malaysia, the ADT Johor Masters.

Congrats to Miguel Tabuena for picking up his first win of his pro career by coming back to shoot 66 on the final round.

'Till next time! The journey continues.