My Patience is wearing a little thin...
It was an unfortunate start to the last stretch of the season. I missed the first two cuts and put up two of my highest rounds of the year. I was disappointed yes but just more shocked than anything. I think that the goals that I had set for the last 5 events put too much pressure on me. That's when I start trying to make things happen instead of just letting go. I am still learning everyday. To be honest my patience is wearing a little thin but this is the time of the year when I really need to hang in there, grind even more and stay as patient as possible.Niagara Falls
After my visit to Rochester, I took the time to drive the extra hour east to check out Niagara Falls. It was spectacular! I took a boat ride to the bottom of the falls and got soaked. I also took the "cave of the winds" walk and got drenched from standing directly under the Bridal Veil Falls. It was so much fun. There was so much force at the bottom of the falls from the water that you had to hold onto the railing or you would get knocked over! Everybody was laughing, screaming and having a great time. It would actually be a great place to vacation for a few days because there are so many great things to do there.
Mets, Yankees, Shea Stadium
After the Syracuse event, we had a week off so I went to Manhattan to try to get a little relaxation and of course enjoy the city. My good friend Dave decided to take a few days off from his job in Los Angeles and visit me in the city since he had never been there before. I had been there once before and couldn't wait to go back. I actually stayed right in Greenwich Village so there was so much to do within walking distance. Dave and I went to a couple Cubs vs. Mets games at Shea stadium and a Yankee game on Friday! I got to meet Mr. Met and got a picture with him which you can see in my 19th hole section!
I Love NY
There is so much to do in New York, but Dave and I fit in as much as we could in the four days that he was there so then I could have the weekend to rest, and boy, did I need the rest! We went to Ground Zero, Battery Park and saw the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, the Empire State Building and of course, we enjoyed as much of the night life as we could. We got to hear some great jazz, and eat some fantastic food! I think I ate too much of Ray's famous pizza. But it was so good! New York was a blast and I can't wait to go back and visit again.
Good holes for my length
I drove up to Concord, New Hampshire early Tuesday morning, got a good practice session in and survived the heat and humidity. I played a practice round on Tuesday and played great; so I felt really good about everything. I like the course and how it's set up. I figured that I could really take advantage of my length off the tee on some of the holes. There was a double shotgun pro-am on Thursday so I got another great practice session in and was feeling really confident about everything.
Where is my Short Game?
This morning there was a three hour delay because of the rain. It didn't bother me because I would much rather wait then have to play in those kinds of conditions. I was lucky that I had the first tee time because I got to finish my round unlike some of the girls that tee'd off in the afternoon and will have to finish in the morning, and then will have to play another 18 holes for Round 2. Today I hit the ball great and hit my driver even better which was the best feeling because I have been struggling with it for so long. It's like I said before: I was more aggressive with the driver today than I had been in a long time instead of trying to force it in the fairway, I just let it go and hit 13 today! I don't know where my short game went though. It was nowhere to be found. I didn't get up and down once today. The combination of that and leaving some birdie putts short in the heart makes it hard to score.
Breathing & Visualizing
Overall I can't be upset because I think I played well and hope that some putts will fall tomorrow. At this point I am just going through my same routine over every single shot. I am trying to make good habits like keeping my head still on those short putts and, breathing and visualizing. My concentration was lost for a few weeks but I am back and ready to attack!
Cheers,
Megan
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Dear Megan,
I am writing to ask if you would be so Kind to send me a Signed Autograph photo of yourself & maybe a signed ball Please?
To tell you a little bit about myself. I am a 37 year old man born with a birth defect known as Spina bifida. I am an advocate for the disabled and an International published poet with close to 900 publications world wide.
I am also a Guinness & ripley's world record holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for my world record, was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps in my community.
Now, just the other day I was given an offer to carry the torch for the 2006 Asian games. I was in total shock when I heard that I was the only one from the United states to be given such an offer. I guess it just goes to show, that where their are disabilities, there are abilities as well.
Although I am disabled, my life has truly been blessed. My only real wish in life is to use my own accomplishments to help others to reach beyond their limitations.
Well I must be going now. I look foward to hearing from you.
God Bless You,
Robert M. Hensel
Robert,
Thank you for writing.
That's amazing.
What an incredible story!
I will definitely honor your request when I get back to Los Angeles in September.
Meg
Hi Megan
French poet (and photographer too) here...
always a pleasure to read your blog, well animated and actualized, with your photo album now !
I was in Evian all last week, taked some good pictures in the heatwave, hope you'll be happy to see that there :
http://www.pbase.com/isogood/evian_masters_2006
hope see you one day in this great tournament, I know you are working hard for that, and wish you success.
I will be in US PGA at Medinah next week, for the top men this time, one more great moment.
Thanks for your gentle comments about my poem funny translation, and about my pictures
best rgds
Patrick Micheletti
http://www.onedayoneshot.com
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Dear Megan,
I have a few questions to ask you if you could please send a few minutes of your time.
Which is your favorite course on the tour and your least favorite course.
And Megan who do you consider the toughest opponent on the LPGA Tour?
I would also like to wish you the best of luck on your tour and hope to meet you someday while you're on tour.
You are a very good looking Lady with lots of talent.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Thanks for your time and don't leave any birdie putts short.
Patrick - nice pix from the Evian Masters!
Kristy - Thx for introducing Charity Bears; I'll pass the word on to the folks who run the corporate tournaments that I play in (greatgolfevents.com)
Michael B. - my favorite course is Pacific Dunes in Bandon, Oregon; my least favorite is Trump National in Palos Verdes, CA (South of L.A.); The LPGA's Home Depot is not returning this year because so many players complained.
TK - Kudos for thegolfspace.com ! what a great site for golf networking!!
Megan,
I am so proud of you.
You have come a long way since our days in Portland and at Cutter & Buck.
I am so impressed with the web site.
Cheryl and I recently had our second child and his name is Andy. Jaime our daughter is now 19 months old and is such a hoot. She is a real comic.
She is my project over the next couple of decades to prepare for the LPGA, just like you.
Megan, you don't know how proud I am to see all of what you have made happen with your determination and hard work.
Going over your web site, brought a tear to me.
I have seen you close to rock bottom and now I am seeing the results of perseverance and dedication to knowing what you are capable of.
I felt like a big brother to you back in the C&B days and I will spread the news of your success.
I hope you can take the time to send me a personal update and I would love to talk on the phone and hear it all from you.
I am proud of you and will pay close attention to your successes in golf and in life.
Please keep in touch.
Brandon Hobson
we check on you all the time and are wishing you well!
You are just doing great!
Keep it up.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Cinda
It was a treat reading about you.
I played in the Futures Pro-Am in Syracuse, NY and wish we played with you!!
I played with Miss Ferraro this past event and just wanted to say "hello" after stumbling onto your site!
Best of Luck!
Reed
Megan,
Just stopping by to let you know you have a new fan, me. Keep you head up, don’t get down on your game and keep it loose. Most of all....remember to play the game because it is FUN...I think you will see the results will be better, or at the worst, be the same as trying to make things happen.
Good luck and best wishes.
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