Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open 2011

On wednesday I attended the media launch for this years Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open. Once again Archerfield will play host to the pro-am event which was a big success in 2010. The tournament takes place 18th - 20th August 2011 and has the backing of Aberdeen Asset Management.

The media launch was a chance for some members of the press to compete for a place in the pro-am event. Pictured above is me with my team on the day, golfwriters Euan Mclean and Nick Rodger alongside Lorna Campbell from Eventscotland.

This year we want the tournament to be even bigger and better than last years event so put the dates in your diary and come along to see some great golf and support the girls on the Ladies European Tour.

Enjoying my time at home.

After Morocco I returned home for the first time in 3 months after my trip to Australia. It has been really nice to see all my family and friends and catch up with everyone. We have had a few family birthdays so it has been a really busy time.

I have also used the time since Morocco to catch up with my coach, Ian Rae to tidy up a few parts of my swing which needed some work. We have been able to do some good work in a short space of time and I am beginning to feel really good about the way I am striking the ball. In the next two weeks before my next event in Turkey I plan to work hard on my short game and get out onto the course as much as possible.

In addition to the work on my game it has also been time to update my equipment, I have a new set of Mizuno Irons which are in my bag now and I am in the process of testing some drivers and fairway woods to see if there is anything which is better suited to me than my current equipment. It is always exciting to get new equipment so I am looking forward to practicing with my new clubs to get used to them before Turkey.

Fingers crossed I can get some new woods in the bag very soon.

Disappointing week in Morocco

The Lalla Merryem Cup turned out to be a disappointing week for me. I had some drama with my local caddy in the first round when he raked a bunker for my playing partner before I had played my shot from the same bunker. This cost me a two shot penalty and was a bit of a blow coming early in my first round. I finished that day with a 7 over par 79 which gave me a bit of work to do for the second round. In the end a poor bogey-bogey finish meant I missed the cut by 3 shots, not much given that I didnt hit two of those shots.

The two shot penalty was just one of those things which happen in golf and I'm hoping it won't happen to me again. Lesson leanred to keep a closer eye on my caddy in the future.