HomeHomehttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010-08-31T00:42:05ZSquarespaceRounding Out the Yearhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/8/31/rounding-out-the-year.htmlLuke Swilor2010-08-31T00:42:05Z2010-08-31T00:42:05Z

Just finished up with the Rocky Mountain Open and the Utah Open. I played pretty good each week, getting nothing out of my game. I ended up around 20th place each week, which isn't terrible but was nowhere near my goals.

I've got three tournaments coming up in the next couple of weeks. After that it's time to make plans for the winter. The Idaho Open and the New Mexico Open are decent sized tournaments, so getting a good finish would be a big deal.

The family will be taking their first golf trip to the Idaho Open next week. Having Zac around is a sure way to brighten the mood!

]]>From the Rocky Mountain Openhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/8/19/from-the-rocky-mountain-open.htmlLuke Swilor2010-08-20T01:16:19Z2010-08-20T01:16:19Z

Things are moving along in the Swilor household. Little Zac is a stud, he is doing great, thank God! What a blessing! Mommy has had her ups and downs, giving us a scare with her blood pressure. She sure is tough, and she's one awesome mom!

On the golf front things are good too. I played some solid golf at the Salt Lake City Open, getting near the lead. Nice since I hadn't played much at all leading up to the tourney. We had other things to do! I ended up tied for 3rd, a good start to an important month. Yesterday we had the Governor's Cup Matches, pitting the best Utah Section PGA pros against the best Utah Golf Association amateurs. I played good all day, so did my partner Chris Gresh, and finished the matches 3-0 as the PGA pros beat the amateurs pretty good.

Right now I'm in Grand Junction, Colorado for the Rocky Mountain Open. I haven't traveled much this year, and it's really hard being away from my family. Hopefully I'll play well and make it worth the trip. I'm excited to play. It's a strong field, so a good start is important.

Luke Swilor

]]>Zac Swilorhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/8/4/zac-swilor.htmlLuke Swilor2010-08-04T08:23:31Z2010-08-04T08:23:31Z

7 pounds 10 ounces. Thanks God! He's so cool!

]]>Catching Uphttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/7/24/catching-up.htmlLuke Swilor2010-07-25T03:12:09Z2010-07-25T03:12:09ZIt's been a bit hectic around here, but I've played a little golf too. We're expecting a baby out of my wife Nicki at any time, so that is the major focus right now.

I didn't play great in Price at the Black Diamond. I feel like I learned a lot, though, so the trip was a success. Made a bit of money too.

Today was the Brigham City Open. I didn't hit it too good today, but every putt had a chance. It was nice. I just switched to the Taylormade Ghost, and the hole looks like a bucket. I suspect a better pre shot routine has a lot to do with it as well. I ended up with a 66, good enough for 2nd in this one day tourney.

So now we wait for little Zac to make an appearance. August will be a big golf month, so I'll be working hard to try to get a cushion going into the winter.

Luke

]]>JULY Previewhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/7/6/july-preview.htmlLuke Swilor2010-07-06T14:39:21Z2010-07-06T14:39:21ZJuly is a slow golf month on the Utah golf scene.  I'm planning on playing twice, at the Black Diamond (the tournament my dad got going) and the Brigham City Open.  Both are fairly small, but would be nice little jumpstarts to the end of the year.

August is a big month.  The Utah Open is by far the biggest local tournament, offering what would be a huge check for first.  It is also time for the Utah Nationwide Tour event qualifying.  Playing in that again would be a huge blessing.  Finally, my wife is due to have our little boy August 17th!!!!  The doctor has been saying that it looks like it could be a few weeks early.  We can't wait!

My golf game feels solid right now.  I have seen a slip in my ball striking stats lately.  I began working on my mechanics a couple months ago, and it really seemed to affect my game.  Pulling off shots in tournaments got tough, but I think I'm past the big stuff.  I'm hitting some shots once again, so I'm looking forward to getting into action.

Luke

 

]]>Provo Openhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/6/16/provo-open.htmlLuke Swilor2010-06-17T02:10:19Z2010-06-17T02:10:19ZIt was a rough week last week for me on the golf course.  I had a couple of rough rounds in Denver, and wasn't close to making it through to the Open.  I continued to struggle back home, playing pretty badly in a one day event.  So I was left searching a bit, not having a lot of confidence.

I switched putters for the first time in years this Monday.  Since then, I've played some good golf.  The real test will be tomorrow in the first round of the Provo Open.  It is a course and tournament I've had some really good success in, so I am looking forward to it.  Will let you know how it goes.

Luke

]]>Saltwater, Gladstan, US Openhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/6/5/saltwater-gladstan-us-open.htmlLuke Swilor2010-06-05T15:26:43Z2010-06-05T15:26:43ZNever got it going this year at the Saltwater.  It was a frustrating week, and I ended up tied for 9th.  Mediocre.

This weekend I'm playing in the Gladstan Open, a little local event.  I got off to a bad start, struggling with the putter.  74 leaves me some work in the second round today.  I figured out a little something in my putting on the last 3 holes, though, so hopefully I'll get hot.

It would be a good time to get hot, as right after the round today I'm heading to Denver for the final US Open qualifying round.  A couple good rounds and I'll be heading to Pebble!  Really looking forward to the opportunity.  Either way, it's great to have a chance.

Luke

]]>Palisade Openhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/5/22/palisade-open.htmlLuke Swilor2010-05-22T23:17:00Z2010-05-22T23:17:00ZI played decent in a little local tournament this week.  If I can find a way to stop throwing a few shots away each day, I'll be in business.  72-66 put me in 4th.  Not a bad weekend.

I should be able to play a bit more golf the next few weeks.  I've got the Saltwater classic next weekend, then another two day local event the next weekend.  Then it's off to Denver for the US Open sectional.  Hopefully I'll have some wedges by then...

Game feels good.  Hopefully we can get some momentum going the next few weeks.

Luke Swilor

]]>US Open Localhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/5/12/us-open-local.htmlLuke Swilor2010-05-12T13:06:57Z2010-05-12T13:06:57ZBirdied the first hole of a 4 man playoff to get the last spot in the local qualifier today. It was a long day, but a great way to tie things up.

I really drove the ball well today. I was all around the hole for the first 11, not being able to get anything to go in. I was even on 12 green when I made a 40 footer for birdie. That was the start of 3 straight before I cooled off. I had a simple chip on 18 that I thought I had to make. Ran it 6 feet by and had a tough side hiller coming back. Miss.

After that it was a lot of waiting. It was a blessing just to get into the playoff, so I was stoked. Three perfect shots later and I had a spot.

So now its off to Denver for the sectional qualifying June 7. Get through there and its time for Pebble.

Luke Swilor

 

]]>Spanish Oaks Finishhttp://www.lukeswilor.com/blog/2010/5/3/spanish-oaks-finish.htmlLuke Swilor2010-05-03T05:13:30Z2010-05-03T05:13:30ZI just didn't get any putts to go in today. It was tough. It felt good to get the juices flowing, to be in the hunt. Overall, it felt like it helped to have something on the line. I missed a couple putts that I never should have missed. Other than that, it was a solid week. For not being "prepared," I was very pleased. 65-73-138. 3rd. Not a bad start to 2010. I've got a lot of stuff to work on. Looking forward to working on it!! US Open qualifying 1 week away. Luke

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