After just a couple of fantastic days of practice in Salou, Spain with my friend Niclas I was fortunate to get in and play one of the playoff events on the Challenge Tour, the National Bank of Oman Golf Classic at Almouj Golf which is designed by the legend himself, Greg Norman. Wow, what a fantastic place Muscat was and the course itself held top-class as it was a links-style course situated just by the ocean with the waves splashing up against the rocks next to the fairways. The small waves and the burning sun of about 100+F in the beginning of the week would soon change to surf waves and equal heat. I do like tough conditions and it was a challenge this week but I did really enjoy it as I played very solid being top 10 after 3 rounds after 73-72-72. I could have finished better the last round shooting a 76 but still very satisfied with the week as a whole.
Later on, that late Sunday in Muscat, Oman I flew to Barcelona, Spain and took a little roadtrip down to Alicante to pick up my caddie Joakim Carlsson. He would be on the bag at the 2nd stage of European Tour Q school in Alicante, Spain. It was a terrific week at Las Colinas G&CC and it was even better with Joakim's company and help on and off the course. It was a pleasure to have him by my side and we had a blast with the other Swedish guys as well. I did play very solid in this event too and fired 70-69-69-71 to finish just 2 shots of qualifying to the Final stage. I really looked forward to play as good as I did last year at the Final Stage of the European Tour Q school; however, I see this outcome as something positive and I see it as an opportunity to work hard this off-season to come out strong in every aspect next year on the Challenge Tour. I cannot wait to get started.
Right now I am at home which feels great and I can sit down and just enjoy all the adventures I have been a part of this year traveling to more than 20 countries around the world. It has been a fantastic year and I have learned a lot at the same time as I have enjoyed the opportunity to experience different cultures and meet extraordinary people.
I cannot thank my amazing sponsors, my family, friends, and other supporters enough who have helped and followed me around this year. Without all of you nothing of this would be possible. I look forward to continue my journey next year and come out strong and prepared for whats to come in 2015.
Enjoy yourself and your loved ones, smile, love, and be kind. You just live ones so make the most of it, remember that. =)
Take care!
/Oscar Stark
Later on, that late Sunday in Muscat, Oman I flew to Barcelona, Spain and took a little roadtrip down to Alicante to pick up my caddie Joakim Carlsson. He would be on the bag at the 2nd stage of European Tour Q school in Alicante, Spain. It was a terrific week at Las Colinas G&CC and it was even better with Joakim's company and help on and off the course. It was a pleasure to have him by my side and we had a blast with the other Swedish guys as well. I did play very solid in this event too and fired 70-69-69-71 to finish just 2 shots of qualifying to the Final stage. I really looked forward to play as good as I did last year at the Final Stage of the European Tour Q school; however, I see this outcome as something positive and I see it as an opportunity to work hard this off-season to come out strong in every aspect next year on the Challenge Tour. I cannot wait to get started.
Right now I am at home which feels great and I can sit down and just enjoy all the adventures I have been a part of this year traveling to more than 20 countries around the world. It has been a fantastic year and I have learned a lot at the same time as I have enjoyed the opportunity to experience different cultures and meet extraordinary people.
I cannot thank my amazing sponsors, my family, friends, and other supporters enough who have helped and followed me around this year. Without all of you nothing of this would be possible. I look forward to continue my journey next year and come out strong and prepared for whats to come in 2015.
Enjoy yourself and your loved ones, smile, love, and be kind. You just live ones so make the most of it, remember that. =)
Take care!
/Oscar Stark