Our Golfing Addict

 Golf has consumed our lives the past two weeks.  Miles managed to secure the 5th man spot on South Warren High School's Varsity golf team.  He's played EVERYWHERE since last Friday...

His first tournament was the Monroe County Falcon Invitational at Hidden Hills where the weather looked sketchy all day.  We had a rain delay playing the last nine holes.  By the time we returned to the course, they would not allow carts which meant we'd have to walk (or run) if another storm popped up.  Miles was in the last group and the flood gates opened up on the last hole.  By the time we made it back to the car, we were absolutely SOAKED.  He played a great first round and had a good attitude despite being wet.  Final score: 83

(Last) Saturday took us to the Somerset Invitation at Eagles Nest Country Club.  The weather was a little spotty but held off most of the day.  This was his first tournament playing with other players (which I learned was normal).  In the Monroe County event, he was with his own team.  He played with a GIANT from Greenwood entering into his Senior year, a sophomore from Glasgow, and a 7th grader from Rock Castle.  Final score: 88

Monday he played at the Gator Invitation at Bowling Green Country Club where we had to wrangle in my parents to help since Matt had teacher orientation, and I had to work.  He played a wonderful round and managed to shoot an 84.  Matt said with the exception of Greenwood's JV players, Miles was the only 13 year old in the tournament (113 players).  He also managed to land at about the 60th spot in overall scoring which is really cool.  Tuesday brought more family reinforcements.  Miles had a tournament at Crosswinds.  We asked Matt's parents if they could assist with that tournament.  He didn't have his best round that day and shot a 91.

Yesterday he had a match in Christian County playing at Western Hills Golf Course.  It's easy to pick up bad habits when you haven't had a lesson recently.  His driving is a little off, so once we slow down, we'll get him a lesson to correct some mistakes he's been making.  I feel so helpless out on the course.  I know I can't coach or help him, but I can see the frustration in his face and body language.  Final score: 87.

Today separated the men from the boys at Heritage Hill in Shepherdsville.  Thankfully he's with Dad today.  Matt said the course was really HARD, and the struggle bus usually hits during the back nine.  He shot a 91.  He'll be staying overnight in Danville and playing Battle of the Bridge tomorrow at Old Bridge Golf Course.  You'd think after all this golf, our little guy would be worn out.  Nope!  He's always putting, chipping or watching golf videos.  In fact last weekend when he played back to back, he was wanting to go to Barren River to play with Pap Colvin and Uncle Seth that Sunday.  Matt had to talk him out of it.  He's addicted, and we're so proud of him.  He has a great attitude (most of the time) and loves his team so much.