JULY 2009
Bryce has practiced well over the past few weeks with a combination of short game play on the Par 3 course, the range as well as playing numerous golf courses. He has scored well with rounds from 76-82 and from distances ranging from 6,500 to 7,100 yards. He still plays fast but that will slow when he enters his program from 24 August in the United States. His academics improved vastly as a result of a more balanced program between the school and golf. He has being studying math’s from the internet and tests from his new school in the United Sates and attained a 94% mark for his test and 100% for the interactive math’s test. He has also completed his English assignment which he needs to hand in when he begins school in Florida in August.
There was only one competition to play in during July which he won with a score of 75. This was the Littlekidsgolf Open and also the last competition he plays in here in South Africa. He has being accepted into three event to date and his first is when he plays in Orlando on the 15/16 August. He follows up by playing two further events in September as well as three in October and two in November. He will also play the Prestige Championship and the Honda Junior Classic.
He still plays with a full set of Taylor Made Woods and Irons and his iron play has improved dramatically as well as his driving accuracy. He is also spending a lot of time on bump and runs and SW shots around the greens. His putting has being good bar once or twice when he has pushed his putts.
The pictures we have published reflect how winter has set here with the grass turning brown from the frost and some days he has played in -2-4 deg with the chill factor which is not pleasant. He goes into summer now in Florida where the temperatures are in the 30’s so will be an adjustment. Humidity which he does not experience here will have to be overcome.
To all his friends and family he leaves behind he wishes them well and looks forward to making new friends in the United States where he will study for the next five years until he graduates from high school. He will then obtain his second visa for university or college. A very special thank you to Rodney for his kind generosity as well as Donald in Orlando who have helped in the process of making this transition possible.
Approach to the 15th Hole
Birdie putt at Ebotse Country Club
July 10th chip to green
Winter is HERE
The Deep Stuff
