How to keep it going

[EdZ]

Had a tough reminder of how difficult it is to keep the mind in check today. My first round in some time, had a really solid start - easy pars and some missed birdie chances, bogey on 5....and 6...until #7, where I yanked one left into a lateral, proceded to shank one off a very severe ball above side hill lie, and just make a mess of the hole - a double. Came back with a great shot on 8 to 3 feet and missed the bird, and then lost it again on 9, another double after a terrible drive. So my solid start ended with 2 doubles (and two 'good' bogeys) for a 42 on the front.

I had let my good start get into my head, started projecting forward, and let some shots get away and there goes the scorecard.......

So on 10 I let go...... gave up the expectations of a good score for the day. And what do you know, came in with a 33 on the back.

Consistent eh?

One of these days I'll learn to 'let go' for the full 18.....

All in all, a pretty solid day considering the wind, and how little I have played in the last year and a great reminder that even if the wheels come off for a few holes, getting them back is often "all in your head"