I just finished an golf marathon at PGA de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain last week. The European Tour Qualifying School is held at this fantastic five star resort every year and this was the second time I played in it. The first time was two years ago and I remember most of it as it was yesterday since I was so pumped being there. I played very solid that first time around and was only a couple shots of getting my European Tour card. This time I felt much more comfortable and it felt like any regular event, and I enjoyed every day having so many Swedish friends playing as well as being able to have the one and only Joakim Carlsson as my caddie. He did a remarkable effort and we had a lot of fun out there. We did get off to a somewhat rough start but fought back quickly shooting 65 (-5) on the Tour Course the second round. Then we played much better on the Stadium the second way around and shot a round of 71 (-1) on this real demanding course which I really like.
Then the cut was made after 4 rounds and I just knew I would make it in some way. People at home were kind of stressed they told me afterwards but I were able to tie it together just when I needed to at the LAST HOLE. I made it very exciting and made a nice BIRDIE from the green-side bunker on the last hole at the Tour Course, which is a Par 5. It felt great to finish that way and I guess exciting is good right. Haha. Well sometimes it is just played out that way. The cut was at -1 so I fired 77-65-71-70 to make it on the number.
I could have played better the last two rounds (round 5 & 6) at the Stadium Course but I did do my best due to being sick. I got some kind of an infection during the night before the 5th round so that is just something you got to like and just accept and put it behind you. I am glad I did finish it off but it was not easy especially through the 6th round.
I am satisfied with my performance overall and looking forward to a fantastic 2016 and yes I will come out hungry and prepared. I am a member of both the EUROPEAN TOUR and the CHALLENGE TOUR next year with conditional status on European Tour and a full card being able to play every event on the Challenge Tour circuit.
Thank you everyone who have supported me and followed me this year. Even though you do not think short messages, inspirational words, or other supportive methods make a difference; it does.
Thanks to my sponsors for the opportunity you give me and thanks for the golf clubs and other facilities that help me do what I love. Last but not least, thanks to my family and friends. Without all of you I would not be able to have come this far!
Take care everyone and be loving!
Then the cut was made after 4 rounds and I just knew I would make it in some way. People at home were kind of stressed they told me afterwards but I were able to tie it together just when I needed to at the LAST HOLE. I made it very exciting and made a nice BIRDIE from the green-side bunker on the last hole at the Tour Course, which is a Par 5. It felt great to finish that way and I guess exciting is good right. Haha. Well sometimes it is just played out that way. The cut was at -1 so I fired 77-65-71-70 to make it on the number.
I could have played better the last two rounds (round 5 & 6) at the Stadium Course but I did do my best due to being sick. I got some kind of an infection during the night before the 5th round so that is just something you got to like and just accept and put it behind you. I am glad I did finish it off but it was not easy especially through the 6th round.
I am satisfied with my performance overall and looking forward to a fantastic 2016 and yes I will come out hungry and prepared. I am a member of both the EUROPEAN TOUR and the CHALLENGE TOUR next year with conditional status on European Tour and a full card being able to play every event on the Challenge Tour circuit.
Thank you everyone who have supported me and followed me this year. Even though you do not think short messages, inspirational words, or other supportive methods make a difference; it does.
Thanks to my sponsors for the opportunity you give me and thanks for the golf clubs and other facilities that help me do what I love. Last but not least, thanks to my family and friends. Without all of you I would not be able to have come this far!
Take care everyone and be loving!