Our busy summer schedule never stops it seems, which is a good thing.
The merry go round of life only goes around once and there is only a start and a finish with one attempt at getting it right so we make as good an effort as we can to stay on the pony for the whole ride.
So we don't mind the hectic activity.
Over the weekend Bryson, Riley and his folks drove down to CT. Saturday to visit friends, leaving there early Sunday morning to head over to Milford MA. to spend the night.
Monday Bryson and Riley were scheduled play in the US Kids Boston Tour Championship at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis MA.
Pete however had to return home Sunday night because he had his first day of school Monday and just could not miss the first day.
Rachael and the boys arrived in Millis Sunday and managed to play a few holes on the tournament course at Glen Ellen Sunday afternoon.
The Pro there, Mr. Andy Ingrahm, who also runs the US Kids Tour, arranged for them to have some time on the course.They went back to the motel ate and had some pool time before we arrived there about 8:00 PM., and we all turned in pretty early for our busy day Monday.
We all got up around 5:30 had some breakfast then headed over to the course for our 7:45 AM tee time.
We were supposed to be off with Xavier Marcoux and James Imai, unfortunately Xavier had an accident at home and had suffered a fractured ankle so he was unable to compete, we hope he has a speedy recovery from that, and can get back in the groove real soon.
So it was only James and Bryson for the first "3 some" now only a "2 some."
They have played together many times in the past so we pretty much knew what to expect from their round, they both have their share of up and down play during the round so like most rounds of golf whoever manages to keep those to a minimum will win.
James came out strong for the first couple of holes and Bryson, who is always about the same, except he is a notoriously slow starter at times.
However he was playing ok this day, but James was lighting it up early, after about 3 holes the round took on normal play.
Bryson has had trouble all year getting the ball to the hole on his approach shots, whether with his irons, or his flat stick on the greens, and today was no exception in that department.
They both had plenty of opportunities to score well but couldn't stand prosperity.
Like this birdy effort on 17
In any case James beat Bryson by one stroke today, so Bryson had to settle for 2nd place on the day, but was happy to manage even that with his short game woes, he had however managed to win more than his share this year, finishing first 5 times, 2 seconds and 1 third, in the 8 tour events, consequently he had garnered enough points to elevate him as the scoring leader this year and received Player of the year honors for the 3rd year in a row.
We are all so very proud of him, and all the tour players and their families for the polite and competitive events we have been involved with all year.
We are lucky to be a part of this wonderful experience.
I would be extremely remiss if I did not mention Mr. Andy Ingrahm for the way he ran the US kids Tour this year, I cannot think of one thing he could have done to make it any better.
Andy made us all feel like family while at the same time encouraged every player to strive for success in their on course endeavors, those of you who have been involved with junior athletics know the importance of these traits that he is attempting to instill in these young players, and as result hopefully continue to grow this great sport where you win, or loss, as a result of your own efforts.
Thanks Andy for all your efforts.
