Upcoming Pennant Final

Another fairly light training week so far with a wrist strain still bothering me and a pennant final looming on Sunday. After giving my wrist a real flogging at pennants on Sunday, I gave it a rest Monday and used the day to get a scan on it and an ultrasound as well as catching up with an osteopath. The scan's came up all clear however if the problem persists I will have no choice but to have a MRI (a costly exercise).

The osteopath said that I had 1 leg shorter than the other which was causing an imbalance in my spine and consequently my back pain. After a trip to the podiatrist yesterday who confirmed the problem, I will start experiment with a lift over the next few weeks. If successful, we will build a step into my orthotic which will not only help my back pain but my golf swing and physical training. It was great to get this news but frustrating that it has taken almost 1 year of seeing physio's, doctors, chiro's and podiatrists for someone to finally tell me what the problem was!!

The last few days I have been restricted to putting practice as well as chipping and hitting shots with my right hand only. I'm starting to get pretty good at it and can now hit a 9 iron almost 100 meters when I strike it good.

I can't wait for the final Sunday. We have a strong team and to be apart of a flag would be very special and nice way to finish off what has personally been a frustrating season. It will also be a nice lead in to the upcoming Paxton season which starts up early September. I will be looking for much improved performances and some wins in the season but for now a return to Uni and more training is on the radar.

Some pics from today below.

Cheers, James

Kennedy Bay Golf Links

It's been a frustrating week!! Tweaked my wrist playing bunker shots late into training on Monday. Yesterday, I knew from my first practice swing that it was still not right. So I did about an hour of putting and then caught up with my physio to get it checked out. Nothing too serious- just a nagging bit of imflamation inside my wrist.

We had competitive training today down at Kennedy Bay which is simply a magnificent golf course and was in great condition. I knew from my 2nd shot on the 1st hole that my wrist still wasn't right. Played out the first nine and then racked the clubs and walked around with the guys on the 2nd nine which ended with a heavy downpour.

With my wrist still sore, I will take it easy the rest of the week by only doing chipping and putting with pennants on the weekend the main focus.

James

1st Week Done!!

Glad that the first week of training at Pro Tour Golf College is finished. The first week like last time has been the hardest- just getting back into the routine of things. About to go play the Saturday Comp at Royal Perth and then pennants tomorrow. Body feels tired but good to have a sleep in this morning.

James

Nice Weather

Some nice weather today here in Perth. Good day's work. This is me on Dune 7 at Joondalup Golf Resort21 degrees tomorrow! Might even have to wear shorts.

James

Back to School!

After two weeks break, Pro Tour Golf College is back in full swing for Term 2. I enjoyed the time away and got to do things my way for a change. I had a couple extra days away from golf and was able to work on my fitness with my pilates instructor Prue Newhnam at Body Logic Physiotherapy (in Shenton Park).

I took the time to do a modified training program with a greater focus of getting out and playing holes out on the course. Subsequently I am starting to feel more confident on the course and coupled with a greater technical competency my scores are slowly starting to show some improvement.

However having two weeks away from training whilst it was a nice change, I struggled to practice efficiently on my own. THIS made me realise that training at Joondalup with Pro Tour Golf College is where I need to be. The highly structured training schedule promotes a competitive environment that encourages me to "train like I play so that I can play like I train".

Some photos from the first week!




Looking forward to the British Open this week.

James