Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I blogged and I apologize. I am in Scranton PA now playing in the Northeast Pennsylvania classic. It's been pretty tough lately on the golf course. I hit the ball good some days and putt badly and other days I putt well and hit it not so good. I can't quite pinpoint the problem but it seems like it's just inconsistent when I'm on the course. I'm not able to take it from the range to the golf course. I strike it well on the range and putt great when I'm warming up but or practicing but for some reason, for the first time in my career, I can't take it to the course. Henry is out with me again to see if he can see anything different. He's played more golf with me than anyone over the years but he's baffled also. It's so good on the range that it's driving me crazy. I'm hoping to get it going this week in PA. The course is new and not so good. It kind of reminds me of some of the little old courses we use to play on the Texas Tour. It's kind of ragged and very short but the greens and fairways are pretty good. I hope I can rekindle some of my old mini-tour success on this little short course cause I was pretty good on little dinky courses back in the day. Rochester was such a good course. I though I was going to play very good there but I never got it going. I hit it good the first day and made nothing and the second day I played really good for nine holes but just couldn't make anything and then the ball striking got away from me with my irons on the back. The week before in Wichita the greens and a lot of the fairways were just crap and I just couldn't make anything happen. I've got 7 tourneys left and I really need to get it going to get in the tour championship which is being played at Craig Ranch in McKinney,TX. The girls are starting school next week so they won't me with me the rest of the year. That really sucks! I miss my wife and my kids but I know that if I play well they will be with me next year out here. I'm busting my butt to make sure that happens. I hope everyone, and their families, are doing well, and I miss you all. It's time for me to kick it up a notch, so look out! Till next time, best wishes to all.

KG

Leaving for Mexico

I got to watch 5 of Kelly's holes today. He teed off so early and daycare didn't open until 9. I caught a ride with Jenell to the course around 10. We dropped off laundry so it could be washed and folded when golf was over. Pretty uneventful morning.
The ladies day yesterday was fun, we got gift bags with Clinique make up, a key holder purse thing and our choice of blown glass necklaces. We left in a limo and all got a mani and pedi then were free to shop for an hour. I bought the cutest toothpick holder that was a voodoo doll, too cute.
We had lunch at the Soaring Wings vineyard and there was a fashion show for us too. We then headed back to the club house for cocktails with the husbands. A few dirty martini's later and the details get fuzzy. I know I left my free gift and voodoo doll toothpick holder in the lounge and no one saw it again. boohoo.
Jenell had the girls to her bus and they made me a birthday cake and brought it over and sang. Kelly got me some Chanel perfume and gift set, that I love. Then while we were eating dinner, Reagan lost her first tooth. I'm glad she lost it before I left. I hope Kelly blogs while I'm gone. I just showed him how to get on it, so we shall see. Adios for now.

Omaha

We found a little critter near by today, a rat snake we think. Reagan likes snakes, my little adventure girl. The girls go to day care tomorrow and I have Ladies Day. We are going for pedicures and manicures, then lunch at a vineyard for a tasting. It should be fun. It is humid and hot here. Kelly plays early then late. I hope I don't leave for the airport until he is done on Friday and I can pick the girls up from school. I should find out tomorrow what time I leave. flying on a pass is great and free but makes it tricky to plan sometimes.
Kelly is practicing early on Wed., he didn't get to play all 18 today because of a two hour rain delay. We should see Curly Medis, Dave's brother, this week. He is always great to us and invites us to his company's box on 18.
That is nice because it is enclosed and air conditioned and full of cold beer and snacks. I bet there will be some good things that happen this week, the tournament will be on the Golf Channel so watch if you can.

Columbus just spit us out

Well I can tell you as a person who sees a lot ,and I mean a LOT, of good golf every week, this course just chewed everybody up. Even good shots had bad results. My eyes hurt from watching what took place. It is over and we are on our way to Omaha, to the next tournament. It is one of the favorite events for players and wives. They have a great ladies day for us on Wed. and daycare starts then too. They put on a first class event and there are big crowds. Not my favorite part of the gig. it seems some people just decide, "I've never been on a golf course in my whole life, but let's go watch these guys play" People have no clue to golf etiquette or where they need to be paying attention and when to remain still and quiet. This week was bad for spectators. The course is set up were you walk between fairways and behind greens to watch your group. The problem is there are guys teeing off behind you, some are approaching the green or putting while people start walking in their line of sight. Lots of issues with clueless spectators. Next week they try to corral them better and keep them contained in certain areas. My new favorite thing on the golf course is my MP3 player. I can put in one or both ear phones depending on the crowds and the comments they are making. People say some of the stupidest things and have no clue who can hear them. Remember the next time you want to say something tacky about someone, whisper it in your friends ear.
We didn't get to see our farmer friend, Johnny, this year so we didn't get a bag of fresh sweet corn. Which means Reagan missed out on a bag full of make believe friends that have long hair. I'll buy her a cob to play with next time I'm at the store.
It has been fun doing this tour again. Kelly has never played consecutively on any tour. It has always been one year here, one year there.(TL doesn't count, venues change) So, it is fun to remember the course and the short cuts and where the stores are. Friday I had a dad and son come up to me and remembered us from last year and they followed Kelly with me. They have been keeping up with him and came out to walk with me again. It was nice to see lots of familiar faces at the club house too from the staff to the tournament directors. We do have fun visiting with people every week. We are almost in another state since I started this, soooo bye for now

great first round

Well I guess his score says it all. It was fun to watch. we are having a great time here. We went to the 'German Village' they have down town. We went to Schmidt's a famous restaurant here. We got all the things they are famous for except the raw Bratwurst. We had the local german beer, pretzel nuggets ( soft inside w/ dipping mustard), Sauerkraut&Bratwurst balls and a huge cream puff to go. Their cream puffs are the main thing they are know for, they are the size of grapefruits.
Riley is producing and directing the golf kids in a production of "High School Musical". She has dance routines and parts assigned. The security guard that sits in with our kids calls her The General. I had to laugh. If he only knew she comes from a long line of strong bossy women, and that's one trait that doesn't skip a generation. At least we're still fun right?
Kelly is really looking forward to what this week will bring and I am so glad we are here with him.
Keep watching.

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Hey all,

Just sitting here watching one of our favorite shows, bizarre foods, and this guy has just eaten bull balls, penis and stomach in Ecuador. Not so good. Just played a few holes today on the Scarlet course at Ohio State's golf course. I played in the celebrity pro-am yesterday and my partner happened to be the only man to ever win the Heisman Trophy twice, Archie Griffin. He was a real cool guy and we had a great time. The other two guy's were boosters for the school. I birdied the last two holes and the team ended up winning the pro-am. I think we won a crystal trophy but I haven't checked yet. Columbus has had lots of rain this year so far and the course has benefited from it. It's got a lot more grass on it this year and it's soft and plush. The greens are a little slow but I'm sure they will pick up by Thursday and Friday. I don't know my tee time yet. I'm going to practice a little bit tomorrow, so I'll get it then. The Golf Channel will be carrying the tournament this week. That's good so everyone can see my first Nationwide Tour win on Sunday. I'm ready to win and I have a feeling it's coming soon. My putting feels like it's about to come alive. I think we're going to have a relaxing day tomorrow. Put the kids in day care so they can see their friends and we can be by ourselves and have an afternoon together. YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm about to pass out so I'm signing off. See Ya.

KG

Sunday was better

Kelly found a putter he likes as of today. He played really well today and it was actually fun to watch him play. He still could of shot at least 3 or 4 shots better, but -5 was great. It was good to see my brother too. He has work to do for the Big 12 so he took a road trip to watch Kelly play. He only got to see 16, 17 and 18 , but then we got to visit for a couple of hours. We have not seen him since he became a daddy so it was nice to get to visit even if it was just him and not the baby. I hope I get to see his baby the night I'm home before I leave for Mexico. Next week should be great for Kelly, he played well there last year and know we have a putter. If you look at Kel's stats he was #1 in greens in regulation, and probably #1 in pars. I hope he wins while I'm on the road with him and that means it has to be next week. I am going to leave my family the week of Omaha and head off to Mexico for a week and celebrate my 40th (8-8-08) with my best friend Donna, Melanie-bobby gees wife and my mom. I'm leaving them Aug. 1, the friday of Omaha then the next week in Wichita my Dad and Kay are making their way down from Alaska to meet Kelly and help out with the girls. Last year Kelly was in the hunt at Omaha and playing with Jason Day, it was exciting. But he needs to win Columbus so I can witness it in person and celebrate with him. Plus it will help insure he will be in the top 60 and be in the tour championship that will be at Craig Ranch in McKinney TX. That will be fun no matter what.
We are on the road headed back up to Ohio, about a 9 hr drive. So, I'm in the back with Reagan and Riley is being co-pilot. I really don't know anything else...oh. A caddy came up and gave Kelly a copy of a local magazine and Kelly is on the cover. It is a great shot from last years tournament, b ut it is advertising the tournament for this week. That was cool, we will have to add that to his office collage of mag. covers. His caddy, Scott, that he will have for the rest of the year is traveling in front of us. Ka Bully caddied this week and he does a great job, kind of sad to see him go, but Kelly really likes Scott on his bag. We are trucking down the road since he has a pro-am tomorrow at 1 pm. Keep in touch, we like to here from y'all.