I got off to a rough start in Canada. Two missed cuts before the "US Open Break" hurt. I withdrew from the Calgary event yesterday.

My game wasn't bad. It wasn't good either. Something just wasn't there. I wasn't sharp. I can't point out any glaring mistakes, but I didn't score.

So I'm going to try to make some money around home for a few weeks. We'll see how things go, but I hope to be back in action as soon as possible. Canadian Tour status is there when I'm ready. Hope to get it worked out soon. Not worried about things, thankful for everything I have.

Luke

Surrey, BC

I struggled to score last week in Victoria. I played decent, but I couldn't save the bad holes. 74 the first round left me struggling to make the cut, while not being out of the tournament.

I got off to a mediocre start the second round, but got hot. I birdied 7,8,10, and 12, missing short putts at 9 and 11. Then I made a bogey from 120 in the fairway on 13 to put me in a rough spot. A pathetic double at 16 ended it. 74-70--144. Cut was 142.

So it was a rough week. I was planning on staying in Victoria to practice, but Friday night was rough. I had people pounding on my hotel door all night, and some "shady" activity going on all night. I was out at 6 am.

I spent Saturday and Sunday in Seattle. I made my way back across the border, and my hotel is 1000 times better than last week (now watch my car get stolen tonight...). The course this week is set up much easier than last year, mostly from lack of rough. The rough last year was US Open like, while this year it's fairly tame. Good driving will still pay off, but there's not as much of a premium placed on hitting fairways.

I go at 12:30 Thursday. Scores are always updated as we play at cantour.com.

Luke

Picture?? This is a terrible shot of the tenth tee and the tents surrounding 18, taken from the practice green. Bad pic, but this place needs some color...

BC Manana

I'm making my way back to Canada. This week I'll be in Victoria for the Times Colonist Open. Next week in Surrey. I'm really excited to be going back to the great white north.

The game seems really good. Never have I worked so hard. A few breaks and I'll be heaving trophies.

The stats and results are up to date at lukeswilor.com. I really played pretty good this week in Provo, just had some weird things happen...

I'm on the road a couple weeks in a row, so hopefully I'll actually post on the blog. I'm planning on it at least.

Seek the shade ;)

Luke

Road Trip

Quick little update. I shot 74 in the US Open qualifier, 71 played off. I hit the ball well, chipped and putted good enough, but my decision making cost me. Not playing any tournament golf has hurt me two tournaments in a row. Every time I play, I play either a skins game or match play. They don't punish short siding yourself and too much aggression in the same way as stroke play. So I learned a good lesson, and I need to pick my way through the golf course when I get into real tournament rounds.

Heading this weekend to the Saltwater Classic in Wyoming for my first multiple day tournament in 5 months. That's exciting. Then the Provo Open the next week. Two three day tournaments in a row! Hopefully followed by two four day tournaments! Wow, I'm playing golf again.

Luke

Bethpage???

Wow, haven't been posting in awhile. US Open Qualifying in the morning. I've started to really play well, and I'm looking forward to it.

I've played one local tournament since we've last talked. Hit the ball great, struggled with the putter, tied for 7th. Lost by just three. I think I've locked my putter in since then...

I've got 4 confirmed tournaments on the schedule. Saltwater Classic, Provo Open, Victoria Canadian Tour, and the Vancouver Canadian Tour. Hopefully I'll start to put up some more info!

Luke

April 18 State of the Game

I'm starting to really play good. I can't say for sure because I haven't played a tournament, but my game feels like it is in mid season form. I'm hitting a lot of good full shots, and if something is off I'm able to come up with a fix on the fly. I'm chipping good, and my putting has gone from iffy to Solid.

If there is a true weak point right now, I'd have to say it is my 50 to 80 yard pitches. It's not horrible, but there is definitely room for improvement.

I'm getting a lot of work in. I'm looking forward to putting it to the test. Caddy job starts on the 8th.

Luke

Update

This week last year I was playing my 2nd Canadian Tour event of the year, and I had already played over ten tournaments. This year I've played in one tournament, and the California swing of the Canadian Tour is off the schedule. Quite the switch.

Right now I'm going to miss at least the first couple of cantour events in Mexico. I might sneak in to a local section event next week, but they might not let me play. We'll see on that. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the Canadian Tour soon, for sure by the time it gets to Canada. I should start the caddying gig in a few weeks, so I'll be able to make a few bucks in the meantime.

I don't have any specific tournaments to prepare for, but for some strange reason I've been working harder than ever. Rain or shine I've been at the golf course, and it's starting to pay off. When I do get into a tournament I will be ready.

Snow on the ground this morning, so we'll see what we can do. Good weather starts Friday.

Luke

4/3/09

My game has been coming around. The weather refuses to get better, but I've made sure to put in a lot of time regardless. It's starting to pay off.

I played some good golf today. I'm starting to hit the shots I'm supposed to be hitting. I'm confident again, hopefully I'll be putting that to use soon.

Luke

3/28/09

I've gotten in some good work the last couple of days.  I feel much better about life in general since I've been able to get back to work in a serious way. 

I really started to hit the ball good this morning, my one swing thought being to make sure I'm fully extended at impact. 

Supposed to snow tomorrow.  Prime time for a good workout.  If it doesn't snow, it'll be both

Luke

Status

Well, I've been working on the game on and off for the last two weeks. The weather has been very spotty, but I put in the time when I can.

Here's the plan as of today:

I'll start caddying at a club in Park City at the end of April. Right now the plan is to play a mixture of local tournaments, state opens, and Canadian Tour events. I might play every week, I might get to play a couple of tournaments a month. If I'm playing well, I'll have the money to play a lot. If I get off to a slow start I'll have to work more than I play.

So that's where I'm at. I've got almost a month to just get my game in shape. We'll see what happens from there.

I'm making it a goal to post here at least every other day with updates of progress. I've always found it easier to post when I'm on the road. I haven't been on the road, hence the lack of content.

Luke