It has been quite a while since I last checked in with the Peake Pals, but fortunately these last couple months have been some of my best. With the end of summer brought on the close of the mini tour season and the beginning of the annual PGA Tour qualifying. This is a series of tournaments that take place over a three month stretch. The process starts with over 1500 professional golfers, playing a series of satellite events, and as the stages progress, they are whittled down to the last 170.

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This is a HUGE congrats to our friend and Peake Golf's own Bobby "B Mac" MacWhinnie on making it to the finals of Q School. Those of the Pals that aren't golfers... unlike any other sport you literally can PLAY your way onto the PGA tour. There are a series of events where the best of the best compete and at the end the top 25 get new cards to go play with the pros.

Bobby Mac is one of the hardest working most talented grinders out there working his ass off to make the tour... I am not going to… Continue

The summer has come and is almost gone. Time seems to fly when the weather is at its best. Since my last post the mini tour schedule took a bit of a lull, as it does every year surrounding 4th of July season. During this short break I had the honor of being the best man in a fellow Peake Pal member's wedding. The groom has been my best friend since childhood and it was an incredible time and a huge honor.

I spent my Fourth with my family in Pinehurst for a weekend of golf, cold drinks and firew… Continue

My hectic summer travels have continued over the past month since I last checked in. Following my previous post I played in a tournament in Charlotte, NC as part of a stop on the Tarheel Tour. My game finally started to come together after struggling in previous weeks. I had rounds of 68-69-68 and finished in a tie for 16th place and ended the week feeling good about my game. It was nice to have a little taste of success again and get myself into contention.

From Charlotte, I traveled west on t… Continue

(http://cuttingthevelvetropes.blogspot.com) Today felt like a twilight zone episode...I just posted this on facebook...

"I never imagined in a million years I would ever be giving my opinions on scarves and wigs for Amy. She's a beautiful fing warrior. No Fear. No Pain."

I am not "inspired to write lately"...I do know I am growing a TERRIBLE beard right now -- maybe hiding from myself a little bit but did have a great weekend with… Continue