Peter Appleyard, The REaD Group plc’s sponsored Golf Pro, recently phoned us from the back nine with this update regarding his preparations for this year’s British Open.
A little over half-way through the year and yet the season hasn’t really begun for yours truly. At the time of writing this, British Open Qualifying has not gone quite as well for me as in 2008, so I may have to leave beating Tiger for another year, alas – when he’s fully recovered from his knee surgery. Am sure Tiger will be disappointed!
2009 has been a mixed bag so far, with some good golf and some missed cuts. But I have won more money than during the whole of last year on the Europro Tour, so I’m pleased to say I must be doing something right.
Bovey Castle last month has been the highlight of 2009 so far. I was challenging for the tournament - tied second on the last day of play, in fact. Exciting stuff indeed. But events are won and lost by extremely fine margins, and sadly two poor swings saw me quickly slip back to finish in 22nd place. I learned some valuable lessons to ensure this doesn’t happen again, so the tournament was far from a wasted opportunity – particularly as the REaD Group logos got a good airing when I appeared on Sky Sports Highlights. My pink REaD Group-emblazoned shirt was a big hit, receiving many compliments. The shirt, that is – not me! LOL.
On more serious note, due to swing tweaks and Mr Roy’s exceptional play of late, the Appleyard – Roy Series has been a close tussle this year. But I am pleased to report that I’m beginning to stretch my lead.
Well, that’s all the news for the present. Best wishes to you all and I look forward to seeing some of you on a course somewhere soon.
Cheers,
Peter Appleyard
A little over half-way through the year and yet the season hasn’t really begun for yours truly. At the time of writing this, British Open Qualifying has not gone quite as well for me as in 2008, so I may have to leave beating Tiger for another year, alas – when he’s fully recovered from his knee surgery. Am sure Tiger will be disappointed!
2009 has been a mixed bag so far, with some good golf and some missed cuts. But I have won more money than during the whole of last year on the Europro Tour, so I’m pleased to say I must be doing something right.
Bovey Castle last month has been the highlight of 2009 so far. I was challenging for the tournament - tied second on the last day of play, in fact. Exciting stuff indeed. But events are won and lost by extremely fine margins, and sadly two poor swings saw me quickly slip back to finish in 22nd place. I learned some valuable lessons to ensure this doesn’t happen again, so the tournament was far from a wasted opportunity – particularly as the REaD Group logos got a good airing when I appeared on Sky Sports Highlights. My pink REaD Group-emblazoned shirt was a big hit, receiving many compliments. The shirt, that is – not me! LOL.
On more serious note, due to swing tweaks and Mr Roy’s exceptional play of late, the Appleyard – Roy Series has been a close tussle this year. But I am pleased to report that I’m beginning to stretch my lead.
Well, that’s all the news for the present. Best wishes to you all and I look forward to seeing some of you on a course somewhere soon.
Cheers,
Peter Appleyard
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