Invitational update

Through four courses, Alex has a 10-shot lead, as well as a 2-1-1 lead in terms of match play.

The season started with a one-shot victory at Dimmock Hill for Alex, followed by a two-shot win for me at Belden Hill.

After a 110-110 tie at Apalachin, I went to Willowbrook up by a stroke, and gave back 11 shots at the Cortland course on Saturday.

So that's where we stand now: Alex, up by 10 shots. We have 13 courses left to play.

The next course we're aiming for is Grandview Farms, in East Berkshire. From what I can discern online, it will be a step down from Apalachin and Willowbrook, but golf is golf, and I've got a lot of ground to make up.

I still like my chances for the season. I think I have an advantage at Endwell Greens, having played the course earlier this season. And I've played Traditions at the Glen at least 15 times, so I'm aiming to make up some ground there as well.

Plus, Alex is a choke artist. I don't expect him to hold a lead for very long.

Stay tuned.