Murphy's Law
Well, friends and fans, I am writing this blog post from my home in Los Angeles. What I was hoping not to happen happened. The stomach virus that I left L.A. with last Thursday, and had been battling all week while I was in Switzerland, came back with a vengeance on Wednesday. A Sharp, constant Pain as if a blade was going back and forth through my stomach. A local doctor in Switzerland gave me pain killers, and recommended I get home ASAP, get some antibiotics to fight the virus and rest for at least 2 weeks!
I spent my Wednesday afternoon - tearfully - calling all the airlines in tandem with the hotel concierge to find a seat to get back to L.A. on Thursday. Needless to say that I am not playing the Deutsche Bank, the Vediorbis in France or the KLM in the Netherlands... that was a huge disappointment, especially after making the long trip to Europe.
Looking forward
But to each downside there is an upside. This home stay will force me to get over this nasty virus, and to get over the aches and pains in my body that started to manifest themselves at the El Paso tournament.
Next big date for me will be the Monday June 12th qualifier for the 2006 US Women's Open. Because I played the finals last year, I am exempt from local qualifying, and got straight into the sectional. After the sectional, it's straight to the Final in Rhode Island on June 29th.
Since I am stuck at home, I will do a "linking" post next week with all the great sites I've been saving in my browser.
Take care...of your health first.
Megan
9 Comments:
Hi Megan,
Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you're feeling better soon!
Get well soon!
hey Megan,
This is Sam your cousin Alyssa's husband. I hope you get to feeling better and that we all get to hangout sometime
hey Meg,
Just saw Rick R. & Dave at the shop. they were inquiring about your scores in Switzerland. So I told them that you came back for medical reasons and were out for 2 weeks...
Rick was bummed that you made the trip all the way out there & had to come back.
Get some rest, I know you're probably bored out of your mind
:)
Hello Miss Megan,
it may seem like a huge disappointment now but over the lifespan of a career, it is nothing to miss 3 tournaments.
The forced rest might even be beneficial for you to get back in tiptop form for the US Open.
Get well soon
Dear Megan,
Sorry to hear you got so sick overseas. Don't let it get you down, I think playing both Tours is a great call(but make sure you give time for recovery between events!)
I noticed that your "team" included everything but the most crucial ingredient to sustained success and support when preparing and competing as a pro, especially with overseas travel-A REGULAR PROFESSIONAL CADDY!!!!
I have been around golf for over 30 years at the professional level. You look at Tiger(2 caddies his entire career!), Annika(Terry on her bag for years!), and I could on and on about great caddie/player relationships that have led to sustained success.
Sure, in the end the player must execute the shots to win, but a steady, seasoned caddy who believes in you and "has your back" every step of the way is a HUGE edge you're giving away to more experienced players in every event you compete in.
"I can't afford a regular caddy" is a line I hear from many pros. My answer, "YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT to have a quality regular caddy on your bag !!! It has been and will continue to cost you in your learning curve, while attempting to compete and beat the best female golfers on the planet.
You seem like a sharp, classy gal with a little edge to you. I think you have the talent to succeed at the LPGA level.
That said, and I hope you appreciate frank assessment, your scoring is not even close to what is required to contend and win at present.
While you had good success in Oregon at the high school level and got a ride to OU, one great week playing in the U.S. Open shouldn't cloud reality.
When was the last time you WON a big-time tournament? That '97 State Title I'll bet. NINE years ago. I don't say this to get on you, just that to WIN takes a whole different level of play- and it takes TEAMWORK to get it done consistently!!!!!
I'm not putting myself forward for a job(at least not right now)to caddie for you regularly. Having seen other professional players make the same mistake and struggle because of it- I'm hoping you'll look at what the best in the world (Tiger and Annika) have done and emulate what is clearly a winning strategy!
If you're wondering who is this guy and does he know what he's talking about- call Greg Hopkins(CEO of Cleveland Golf) who's clubs you play and ask him if Kris Shreiner knows golf and what professional caddying is all about?
I will also be happy to give you the number of Heather Young(formerly Heather Bowie), Solheim Cup player, LPGA Tour Winner, and top 15 on the LPGA Money List last year. She'll be happy to help you understand how important a quality caddie is to consistent success as a professional.
Please understand I'm in your corner, admire your spirit and tenacity, but believe with every bit of conviction in my body, that a regular professional caddie, who is a good fit for your personality, will give you that little extra confindence and edge to help you achieve your goals!
Take care and don't hesitate to contact me if you need more info or feedback.
Sincerely yours on the links,
Kris
Get well soon.
Kris,
Your point is well taken.
I agree.
I cannot reasonably argue with you on any of the suggestions you made.
Assuming Greg Hopkins and Heather Bowie back up your reputation and track record, what, then, are you proposing?
Hi Megan:
What are you doing up in that tree? Is that some sort of new golf training aid that I know nothing about? Or are you simply cutting down a tree limb? ;-)
Seriously, you have a great team standing alongside of you. Keep up the hard work...it pays off!
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