Life goes on after qualifying rounds

I know many of you have been anxiously waiting for an update on the US Open qualifier Ron competed in on the 12th.  While he actually had a very good round of golf, he unfortunately did not make it in the top 7 spots…which is what was needed to continue on to the Sectional Qualifier.

Disappointing…yes.  Learning experience…YES!  Motivation for the next event…YES YES YES!!!

Some really valuable lessons came out of this:

•  First, we learned that walking the courses is so much better than riding in golf carts.  There are several reasons for this including not getting stiff between holes, having ample time to discuss the next shot and strategy, and most importantly, it kept us mentally in-tune and relaxed.  I have to say that even though Ron did not qualify, his mental presence was fantastic during this round. 
• Another lesson learned was trusting the shot 100% and knowing we can count on his abilities to hit precisely where he needs to.  That may sound simple, but it’s not.  For those of us who are just hackers, striving to break 100 and just have a lot of ‘fun’ on the course, we hope we can hit our irons in the general vicinity where we need to and stay in play.  For a Professional Golfer, there is no doubt what distance each club is going, that the ball can be worked to fade, draw, cut, flop, run-out, spin back, land soft, (and many other options too)…that’s his job…and he has refined his skills to perform that job.  The kicker is the mental space and making sure that’s working in unison with the rest of his body.  Not letting a doubt or altered thought creep into his mind during a golf shot has allowed Ron to advance his game even more.
• When the pressure is on…jokes ease the tension!  We knew this…afterall, we are constantly joking and messing with each other during practice rounds, but until this tournament, we’ve stayed more rigid during events.  Well…lightbulb…staying relaxed keeps the game fun and the attitudes positive!  We had the good fortune of being paired with a very cool guy who joined in on the joking, along with his caddie, toward the end of the round.  It’s always such a pleasure to pair up with fun people on Tour!
• People quit…Ron will NEVER be one of them!  One of the guys in the pairing (it was all 3-player pairings for this event), withdrew after 9 holes…ouch.  Now granted, there is some rule about being banned from PGA events if you shoot over a certain score and maybe this guy felt he was in jeopardy going into the back 9.  Regardless, having a fellow golfer withdraw mid-round actually does impact the other people he was golfing with.  Ron managed to block that out and continue playing well.

So what’s next on the agenda?  Fundraising and mini Tour!  There is a 3-day event here in Arizona, at the end of the month that would be a great opportunity for him.  There’s decent money to be made in 3-day events and again, great experience and exposure for future touring.  As always, thanks for your continued support and stay tuned for more exciting golf news!

Lets Be on TV!

Professional Golfer...Ron Montoya

 

With the US Open Championship just around the corner, you are about to be presented with a unique opportunity to see your name on TV!  “Wow, Kim, see my own name on TV you say?  How is that possible?”  Well I will tell you…when you help support Ron, you get recognized…and its as simple as that.

 

Just think…seeing your personal name or your business name on national TV!  If you have a company, there’s nothing better than global marketing to boost your public interest…and if you are a private individual, imagine how fun it will be to see your name proudly displayed on both Ron and my golf shirts during the events!

 

Here’s how this works…

1. Contact Us.  Yeah, pretty straightforward, lol.  You can either contact me through this blog site, Ron through his website, or if you know us personally, just give one of us a call.
2. Make a donation.  Sometimes people like to do one-time donations, and sometimes people like to make ongoing contributions.  We are thankful for any type of financial support you are able to give, whether its $35 or $1000 or more.  For the shirt deal (which means your name is embroidered on the sleeves of our golf shirts), you will want to make a $150 donation by May 20th.  By doing this, you will ensure your name is placed on our shirts for the Sectional Qualifier and also worn to the actual Open when Ron *fingers crossed* qualifies!
3. Want to do more?  For just a little bit more, we will have your name or business name/logo placed on Ron’s PING Tour bag!  This is a very visual way to have your information displayed and sure to generate interest about you.  We will be happy to endorse your company when asked about it too!  This opportunity is available for a $500 donation.  In addition, there is a whole list of Sponsorship Opportunities that you can look at, directly on Ron’s website.  We offer something for everyone and every budget, whether you are a part of a large corporation, a small business owner, or even a private investor looking to help out an athlete trying to make it in the pro’s.  Check out http://www.ronmontoyagolf.webs.com/ for more information!
4. Come watch some golf!  You are always welcome to stop by on tournament day and show your support in person.  We love meeting and visiting with golf fans.

So that’s it, folks…pretty simple!  Again, every little bit helps, so whether it’s big or small, your donations will be put to very good use and who knows, you can even see your name on national television come June 16th! 

 

Someone out there is a Slanderous Coward

In the world of Professional Sports, (or really, any occupation which puts a person in the limelight) there is always the chance that a few haters will be in the crowd.  When did these people decide they could sit in judgement of others?  What happened in their early life to make them feel so un-important, that they need to cast accusations at others…is it just to get a little twisted pleasure? 

Are people really so ignorant in their simple-minded thinking that they would make a written statement in which their sole intent was to create a negative image about another person…and can they honestly not know that defamation is an offense which can be brought to court?!  Legal action can (and WILL) be taken against those who generate and spread false personal information about another individual…defamation is a crime. 

These are just my opinion, but I feel these are a few good rules for people to live by:

1. If you can’t PROVE something, don’t go around spreading a rumor.
2. If you haven’t walked in someone elses shoes, you have no room to judge their life.
3. If something doesn’t concern you or those you love, don’t get involved in it!
4. Karma comes around to kick people’s ass…so watch out if you are being deliberately evil!

There are enough positive newsworthy stories out there (the whole reason behind this blog and my support of Ron is one of them), so why does society tend to dwell only on the negative or over-dramatized topics?  What makes people think it is ok to cast inaccurate accusations and dispersions on someone’s good name?

The definition of the word SLANDER is as follows:  The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.

The definition of the word LIBEL is as follows:  The action or crime of making a published false or malicious statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation.

Any idiot who makes defamatory accusations better beware.  Taking that warning a step further, the same idiot should realize that by using a fake identity (especially one associated with a felonious conspirator from the 1600’s), they have penned themselves after a traitor…a TRAITOR!  Here in the United States, traitors are the enemy…they create treasonous acts against of betrayal.  What happened to the last traitor…oh yeah, he just got snuffed out this weekend…kinda like Fawkes in European history…(and yes, oh slanderous coward out there, that reference was included for you)!

To all my blog-reading fans…thanks for your support and for showing so much interest in my blog.  I promise it will be back on task with wonderful caddie news later today!