USBC Masters Days 1 & 2

Got off to a good start at the Senior Masters. Shot +37 day 1 and +25 for day 2. Playing the edge of the OB with Brunswick Wild Card drilled 25 x 3 3/4 x 70. I wanted to let the ball burn up energy and not create too much change of direction at the back end. This worked well both days as I used a One drilled 15 x 3 7/8 x 70 and a 60 x 4 1/2 x 70 Mission the first day, as well as an old RXS drilled pin ring with about a 45 deg. This combination of balls allowed me to stay outside 12 and play the part of the lane that played a little tighter, which gave me a more consistent look the first two days.

Now for the mental part. After 2 weeks of getting beat up on the lanes after I let another player get into my head (and my confidence), and having no chance at the Senior U.S. Open (there were 0 left-handers in the top 24), the lefties have a good look this week. I have finally been able to just bowl and not worry about my swing or release or how far plus or minus I am. I have stayed patient, taken each shot, each pair as it comes and I've made the adjustments, bowled my best, and moved on. The 180 games have not bothered me - I've done my best and taken the result. I would like to stay in this frame of mind, now that I have it back. Work on your game in practice - when it's time to score: JUST BOWL.