The Nationwide Tour

I arrived at Midland Texas this afternoon after the usual 20 plus hour journey. There are five more Nationwide events for the year. The top twenty players on the order of merit will earn a full card on the PGA Tour next year. There are a bunch of Aussies in contention for the top twenty. Paul Sheehan and Gavin Coles are virtually a lock. Andrew Buckle and Jarrod Lyle are just in the twenty and Nick Flanagan who I am working with this week is 25th. Every shot counts and the tension at this end of the season is always apparent as players are trying to position themselves with a Tour to play next year. All the Aussies stick together on this tour and help and encourage each other at every opportunity. If one or more succeed at this level it works as inspiration for more to follow. We had dinner tonight at the Outback Steakhouse with a group of 12 Aussie players and caddies. I will be working with Nick until Friday. If Nick makes it into the top 20, he will be the 3rd youngest Australian to earn his US Tour card, behind Aaron Badderley and Adam Scott.