Final Round - First Stage Web.com Tour Qualifying

Friday was the last round for First Stage Web.com Tour qualifying.  It was a beautiful day with unusual winds which brought higher scores for all golfers on their last round.  Tim shot an 80 for the last day and did not qualify.  Tim would like to thank BJ for carrying his bag this week.

2015 was a year of great experiences for Tim that helped him improve on the mental and physical skills that being a professional golfer demands.  Some of the highlights from his 2015 season include playing in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier and the PGA Tour Traveler's Championship Qualifier.  The opportunity to play in events with some of the elite professional golfers has given Tim the drive to continue to be the best golfer he can be.

There are few tournaments that I'm able to go and watch Tim, but when I'm there he always impresses me with his professionalism, skill and determination at every event.  I am proud of the professional golfer Tim has become and I'm excited to see what's in store for 2016.  We'll keep you updated when we know the dates for his 2016 schedule!

Teeing off on hole 16

Fairway shot on hole 18

Teeing off on hole 1

Day 2 & 3 - First Stage Web.com Tour Qualifying

It was beautiful sunny weather for the second and third round of this weeks event.  Tim shot a 74 on round 2 and 72 on round 3, currently at T70.  The top 23 plus ties qualify for Second Stage, so he will aim to score low on Friday to move up the leader board.

Day 1 - First Stage Web.com Tour Qualifying

Today was the first round of First Stage Web.com Tour Qualifying.  A 30 minute weather delay from lightning forced the golfers off the course in the afternoon.  Tim shot a 76 and will aim to shoot low to move up the leaderboard for the next three rounds.  This is a four day event.  Follow here to see his results throughout the week.  Results

Dreamchaser's Tour - Legacy Golf Club

The Pepsi Tour event at Munds Park was canceled last week so Tim played in a local event this week.  It was a two-day event with the Dreamchaser's Tour at Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix, AZ.  The playing field consisted of 21 golfers.  He played well on day 1 shooting a 67.  On day 2 he shot a 71 finishing at -4, T9.

Next week Tim plays First Stage for Web.com Tour qualifying staring with his first round on Tuesday.

New Mexico Open - Day 2 & 3

Tim played his second round on Thursday shooting a 70 placing him at T18 and making the cut for the final round.

On his final round Tim shot 73 finishing at +1 and T39.  A highlight from his final round was on hole 14, par 3.  With his ball and feet submerged in water he splashed it out and made a 10 ft putt to make par.

Next week Tim will be playing in a Pepsi Tour event in Munds Park, AZ at Pinewood Country Club. This will his last tournament preparation before First Stage Qualifying.

Tim practicing on the putting green.

New Mexico Open - Day 1

On Wednesday September 16th, Tim played in the New Mexico Open at Santa Ana Golf Club in Albuquerque, NM.  The playing field for this event consists of 151 golfers.  On day 1 Tim shot a 68 and currently placed at T11.  

This is a three day event.  B.J. Grey is along with Tim to caddy.

Let's go Tim!  Here's a link to the current leaderboard

Pepsi Tour - Southern Dunes Golf Club

On August 26th and 27th, Tim played in a Pepsi Tour event at Southern Dunes Country Club in Maricopa, AZ   The playing field consisted of 26 golfers.  Tim played two consistent rounds shooting 68 and 69 finishing T4.  

Over the next few weeks Tim will be playing in the New Mexico Open, a Pepsi Tour event in Munds Park, AZ and 1st Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying.  Tim received his preferred choice of Southern Dunes for 1st Stage so he will be playing there October 6-9th.  

2015 High Country Charity Golf Outing

On Saturday August 15th we participated in the 5th Annual High Country Charity Golf Outing benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project.  We were excited to be part of this great event while playing with our good friends Dan and Cindy Smith.  It was a beautiful day at Pinewood Country Club in Munds Park, AZ with 150 golfers and many volunteers and local supporters out for this great cause. This year the High Country Charity Golf Outing raised over $100,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project!

One of the many raffle prizes - a beautiful hand-made quilt

Lucky me to spend the day golfing with my husband for a great cause!

Tim and I with our friends Dan and Cindy Smith

This year marks the 11-year anniversary for Wounded Warrior Project. To find out how you can help continue to empower and support wounded veterans on their journey to physical and emotional healing visit woundedwarriorproject.org

Final Round - Cedar Rapids Open

On Saturday, the first tee times started with the few golfers that needed to finish their second round. Then the final round started with 58 professional players golfing in the hot and humid weather.  Tim teed off at 9:40 this morning.   He shot 71 with a final placement of T30 and overall score of -1.

This week Tim stayed in Oelwein, IA with BJ's family Paul and Dorothy Grey.  This is the same town where his golf instructor Tim Mahoney grew up.  Tim sends a big thank you to BJ for carrying his bag for the event.  He also wants to thank Paul and Dorothy for the great hospitality this week and for coming to watch his last round at Hunters Ridge Golf Course.

Tim will be heading back to AZ next week and I will be happy to see him since he's been gone for a month!  The next event that we will be playing in is the Wounded Warriors Benefit in Munds Park, AZ in August.

Tim stayed across the street from the home course of the great Tim Mahoney and BJ Grey.

Day 2 - Cedar Rapids Open

On Friday July 24th, Tim played his second round in the Cedar Rapids Open.  He shot a 71 and he is currently T41.  A rain delay pushed back the tee times in the afternoon causing a few groups to finish their second round on Saturday morning.  Tim's placement will most likely give him a spot to play in the final round on Saturday.  He will aim to shot low so he can move up the leaderboard.

Day 1 - Cedar Rapids Open

On Thursday July 23rd, Tim played his first round in the Cedar Rapids Open at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Rapids, IA.  The playing field consists of 136 golfers.  For his first round Tim shot a 73 and is currently T65.  He tees off at 1:15 pm on Friday and will try to work his way up the leaderboard.

Tim wants to send a thank you to Don and Gayle Denkinger for the great hospitality while he was in town for the Waterloo Open last weekend.  

Day 2 - Waterloo Open

On Saturday July 17th, Tim played his second round in the Waterloo Open.  He shot 76 placing T145.  He missed the cut to move on to Sunday's final round.  He will be staying in Iowa for the Cedar Rapids Open that starts on Thursday July 23rd.

Day 1 - Waterloo Open

On Friday July 17th, Tim played his first round in the Waterloo Open at the Irv Warren Golf Course in Waterloo, IA.  The weather was warm with 90 degree temps and high humidity.  The playing field consists of 192 golfers.  Tim shot 68 and is currently T34 after his first round.  The low 50 scores, plus ties, advance to Sunday's final round.  Tim tees off at 1:05 pm on Saturday and will aim low for his second round.

PGA Tour - John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifer

On Thursday July 2nd, Tim played in the PGA Tour John Deere Classic Pre-Qualifier at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, IL.  It was a large playing field with 188 golfers.  Tim did not qualify placing T91 with a score of 76.

He will be spending time in Wisconsin until his next event later this month in Waterloo, IA.

PGA Tour Traveler's Championship Qualifier

On Monday June 22, Tim played in the PGA Tour Traveler's Championship Qualifier at Crestview Country Club in Springfield, MA. The playing field consisted of 67 players with the top 4 players moving on to the event.  It took a score of 69 to advance.  Tim shot 75 and did not advance to the PGA event. Tim wants to thank Jake McVety for caddying for him at Monday's event.

He also wants to send a big thank you to Todd, Jessie and William McKittrick for letting Uncle Timmy stay with them in between events over the last few weeks.  As well as Machester Country Club for letting him practice at their facility.  Tim will be traveling back to AZ this week before he travels back home to the Midwest for the next part of his golf schedule.

PGA Tour Traveler's Champsionship Pre-Qualifier

On Thursday June 18th, Tim played in the PGA Tour Traveler's Championship Pre-Qualifier at Crestview Country Club in Springfield, MA.  The course was wet from recent weather but it was a nice day to play golf.  The playing field consisted of 143 players with the top 40 moving on to the Monday qualifier.  Tim played well shooting a 69 placing T3.

Monday's event will be at the same course with only 4 players moving on to the Traveler's Championship Event.  Let's Go Tim!!

U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying

On Monday, June 8th Tim played in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Purchase, NY.  It was a one day 36 hole event where 71 golfers played for 4 spots moving on to the U.S. Open.  The weather provided a challenge with wind, rain and clouds at Century Country Club and Old Oaks Country Club.

Tim did not qualify for the U.S. Open, shooting a 74 and 78.  Tim wants to thank his friend BJ Gray for making the trip and caddying for him.  It was great to have BJ there for moral support and to carry his clubs.

Tim also wants to send thanks to the Centennial Golf Club and Manchester Country Club for allowing him to utilize their facilities for practice days.

Watch for updates to Tim's schedule for upcoming events in New Mexico, Illinois and Iowa.

Old Oaks Country Club Drive

Practicing at Centennial Golf Club

Beautiful view while practicing at Centennial Golf Club

Tim and BJ at Old Oaks Country Club

BJ and Tim at Century Country Club

U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Course Assignment

Tim will be playing the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Purchase, NY.  This event consists of playing 36 holes on June 8th at Century Country Club and Old Oaks Country Club. Over the next few days he will be preparing and working on his game at Alta Mesa Golf Club.

Tim also played in a local mini tour event this week.  It was a two-day Pepsi Tour event at Kierland Golf Club. He shot 69 and 72 finishing T7.

U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Southern Dunes Golf Club

On Wednesday May 13th, Tim played in the U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, AZ.  He played very well shooting 68 and tied for second place!  The top 5 out of 84 players advanced to Sectionals for the U.S. Open Tournament.  So that means he's moving on to sectional qualifying in either Dallas, New York or Memphis!!! He will know his location assignment in the next few weeks.

Sectional qualifying consists of 36 holes in one day with the top 2 or 3 from each event advancing to play in the U.S. Open.  We'll keep you posted once we know where he'll be going.

PGA Tour Canada Qualifying - Round 4

Round 4 - On Tim's last round of the PGA Tour Canada Qualifying he shot three over par 39 on the front nine and 7 over par 43 on the back nine.  He did not qualify for the PGA Canada Tour placing T65. This was not one of his best rounds but he will take his experience to help him grow as a professional golfer.

"The greatest thing about tomorrow is I will be better than I am today." - Tiger Woods

PGA Tour Canada Qualifying - Round 3

Round 3 - It was a chilly and windy day for Tim's third round.  He shot 4 over par 40 on the front nine and was able to stay at par 36 for the back nine.  He is currently T24 on the leaderboard.  Friday is the last round for qualifying and the weather forecast is partly cloudy and temperatures in the 60's with wind gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.  Tim will aim to move up the leaderboard and keep his good standing to finish the tournament. Link to the current Leaderboard

Here's a breakdown of qualifying for the PGA Tour Canada:

• The medalist (1st place) will earn exempt status on the PGA Tour Canada for 2015.  
• Those who finish 2-18 earn conditional status which means they will be exempt through the first six events and then are subject to a re-shuffle.
• Those who finish 19 to 40 (plus ties) earn conditional status.  

The PGA Tour Canada has a total of 12 events starting in May and continuing through September.

PGA Tour Canada Qualifying - Round 2

Round 2 - For the afternoon tee times the weather was full of beautiful sunshine and wind. Tim started his second round on the 10th hole. On his first nine he shot 3 over par 39.  On his second nine he had two birdies shooting 34 to keep him in good standing.  He moved up one spot on the leaderboard to T18. Tim has a tee time at 1:00 pm on Wednesday for Round 3.

PGA Tour Canada Qualifying - Round 1

On Saturday, I joined Tim for an 8 hour drive to Lompoc, CA for the PGA Tour Canada Qualifying at La Purisima Golf Club.  Tim played two practice rounds which I was able to walk along and carry his golf bag for him. The course is full of beautiful rolling hills and strong winds that will definitely challenge all the golfers this week.

On Tuesday, Tim started his first round of the week with an early tee time.  He finished with a score of 72, par.  He is currently at T19 with the playing field of 130 golfers.  He tees off on Wednesday at 12:30 pm.

Here is a link to the leaderboard for the event.

Tim getting ready to golf at La Pursimia Golf Club

Ellen enjoying her surroundings at the golf course.

Practice Round 1 - Ellen carrying Tim's clubs.

Tim practice putting on the 11th green.

Practice Round 2 - It was a little chilly for a morning tee time.

Tim on the 13 tee box.

Practice Round 2 - Ellen carrying Tim's golf bag again!

Ellen's glad that this is hole 17 on the last day of carrying the golf bag.

Dreamchaser's Tour at Arrowhead Country Club

On April 13th and 14th, Tim played in a local event held by the Dreamchaser's Tour at Arrowhead Country Club. He finished T19 with shooting 76 and 69.  Tim will be preparing his game at Kierland Golf Club with Coach Tim Mahoney and his home course Alta Mesa County Club.  First round of PGA Canada tour qualifying starts April 21st.    

Schedule Change for PGA Canadian Tour Qualifier

Tim has been on the waiting list for the Canadian Tour Qualifier since February. He found out on Friday that a spot opened up for him to play in the California event. The Qualifying tournament will be held at La Purisima Golf Course in Lompoc, CA from April 21st to the 24th.  He's excited and ready to take advantage of this opportunity to join the PGA Canadian Tour.  Here's a look at the course he will be at next week La Purisima Golf Course

Day 3 - Dreamchaser's Tour at Ocotillo Golf Club

The last day of the event Tim shot a 77.  He will spend the next days preparing for the PGA Tour Zurich Classic of New Orleans Pre-Qualifier.

Day 2 - Dreamchaser's Tour at Ocotillo Golf Club

For the second day of the event Tim shot a 72.  He has one day left to play well and move up the leaderboard.

Birdie putt on the 5th hole, par 3.

Day 1 - Dreamchaser's Tour at Ocotillo Golf Club

This week Tim is playing nice and close to home in the Dreamchaser's Tour at Ocotillo Golf Club.  It was a beautiful spring day for Tim's first round on Monday, shooting a 71 placing him at T14 on the leaderboard.  He has two more rounds this week to move up the leaderboard. Follow his results here

PGA Tour Valspar Pre-qualifier

Today Tim played in the PGA Tour Valspar Pre-qualifier at Southern Hills Plantation in Brooksville, FL.  It was a full playing field taking the top 12 scores plus ties.  It took 71 to advance. Tim shot a 74 and did not advance to the Monday qualifier.  It was nice to have Tim's nephew Austin, brother-in-law Scott and his dad Clint there to watch today.

A special thanks to Tim's sister and brother-in-law Tracy and Scott Lambrecht for hosting this week.  And especially Tim's niece for letting Uncle Tim sleep in her bed all week! Tim will be practicing at Innesbrook Resort and Golf Club in Tampa for the weekend. Once Tim's back we'll add more of his tournament dates to his schedule.  

Tee shot on hole #10 

Tee shot on hole #12

Chip shot on hole #3

Pepsi Tour at Foothills Golf Club

This week Tim played in the Pepsi Tour event at Foothills Golf Club in Ahwatukee, AZ.  On day one he shot a 74 while the weather brought light wind and some rain. On day two he shot a 72 and finished up with a 70 on day three to put him in 8th place.

Tim's been getting comfortable with new equipment and will continue to work hard this week with his instructor, Tim Mahoney at Kierland Golf Club.  He's preparing for his next event where he will travel to Tampa, FL to play in the PGA Tour Valspar Championship Pre-Qualifier on March 5th.

New driver head cover

Practice session at Alta Mesa Country Club

PGA Northern Trust Pre-Qualifier

Tim traveled to California to play in the pre-qualifier for the PGA Northern Trust.  It was windy on Thursday at the Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon with final scores that showed how challenging it was. Tim didn't qualify but was close in the running placing T15 with shooting a 76.

Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club

On Sunday and Monday, Tim played in the Pepsi Tour Event shooting a 70 each day.  He did not finish at the top of the leader board but feels good about what he did out on the course.  He's been working on his game to prepare himself for Thursday's PGA Tour Northern Trust Pre-Qualifier.

Fairway of 13th hole par 5 where Tim made an eagle.

2015 The Year for Success!

Tim is already back on the golf course preparing himself for the 2015 season.  We have added some dates to the schedule for the first part of the year.  Last year was the first year that Tim played golf full time and with the experience he gained, that will no doubt put him on his path to succeed this year.

We want to thank those who supported Tim in 2014 whether it was through financial support, emotional support or the simple task of following our blog and letting us know someone is listening!  We are thankful to have all of you as part of our lives and we are glad to share Tim's Golf Shot journey with you.  We were reminded in 2014 to take time to appreciate the things we have, especially the ones we love.  Therefore Tim's 2015 golf season will be dedicated to his late Uncle Tom aka "BADS" 

Ellen, Tim and Uncle Tom "Bads"

Back to WI for the holidays and Tim couldn't resist golfing at Spring Valley Golf Country Club with Ryan Schulz and Doug Thorn.