I don't think I can win the competition this weekend, but I could certainly lose it. I'm not thrilled with my position at this point, but I'm not overly concerned, either.
I haven't spent the hours to aggregate all the data, but I'd be willing to bet I've outplayed Alex on the par-3's this summer. My best shot of the season came on a short, downhill par 3 -- No. 12 at Apalachin, where I missed a hole-in-one by 2 feet. I'm confident in my short irons, and Alex's old strength -- chips from just off the green -- has not been as much of an advantage this year. On top of that, I've been putting very well lately.
On top of all that, Alex will be at the disadvantage of having not played for two weeks, while I played 45 holes during my vacation (48 on 9 with Dad at the course where he lives; 106 at Great Rock in Wading River, Long Island; 113 on Sunday evening at Ely Park). I've also played Endwell Greens before, so that course is one I've targeted to make up some strokes since the day we bought the discount cards.
I'm not going to sugarcoat it: I've been outplayed to this point. But this competition is nowhere close to over. Alex's nature as a choke artist notwithstanding, I think both courses planned for Saturday play to my advantage. Traditions at the Glen is another course that I've played quite a bit, so therein lies yet more opportunity.
I may be losing, but I am as confident as ever.
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