First day’s play.
avIt’s been a good few days. Coming straight from a 5 week practice stretch made it a little difficult to come back to tournament form but it feels like my game is getting better and better. I thought I played pretty good last week in practice but when the game gets tested and the nerves start showing up, you know if your game is there or not. Mine wasn’t really there in the beginning of this week. Yesterday’s Pro-Am round gave me some hope but I was really nervous this morning before the first day’s play here at the Royal Trophy in Bangkok. I played foursome with Robert Karlsson and since I know him and I also know he is a fantastic player it felt like we had a good chance of winning if I played somewhat descent. And I did and we won 4 and 2 against Charlie Wi and Liang. Robert plays such good golf. It’s a pleasure to watch him and it’s great to learn from him. It looks like he knows exactly what he does and is very distinct in his decisions.
Colin Montgomerie is a great captain. He has so much experience and with a record like his, all of us are listening when he speaks. I like hearing about his old wins and when he played matches. He is really into the Ryder Cup this year and tries to do all he can for Europe to bring home the trophy. Nothing will be left to chance this time.
We’re down 2,5-1,5 points after the first day and we have four points to play for in tomorrow’s four-ball and then 8 points in the singles on Sunday. Everything can happen and I think we have a strong team with a lot of experience. It’s only me and Pablo Martin that are kind of new to these kind of team events. Playing with Robert again tomorrow. All in!
Falling asleep at every dinner. Either my team mates are booring to have dinner with or the day’s are extremely long, warm and exhausting. It might be the last one.
Just a few pics from the last two days.
Traffic outside the hotel.
We usually get stuck in this when we go back from the course. I heard Stenson has a pillow in his car. Good idea.
8th hole. Mmm nice.
Coming back from the 8th hole’s island green.
Practice session after the round.
Me and Colin.
Sleep and more sleep in the car in the morning…I like sleeping.