The Official 'Double P' Blog

Checking in from Silvis this week. Coming off a T12th finish down at the AT&T. Had a good week there, but could've done better. Working on some new things right now and it'll take some time to get it all straightened out. The confidence is coming along and I'm feeling like things are gonna start rolling soon. I'm not pulling off every shot, but it's getting easier to do what I need to do.

Took the train out of DC last Sunday and headed up to Philly to meet with (Pat) Burrell and (Mark) Mulder. The Cards were in town to play the Phillies, so it was a good chance to catch up with the guys. We don't see each other much during the season and it's pretty rare we're all in the same place at the same time outside of Scottsdale, so I had to make the push.

Crazy time to be in Philly. The whole town is in 'Burrell mode' as they're rallying to get him in the All Star game. Fun time to be up there and to check all that out.

I've gotten out to a few games there the past few years, so it's become a home away from home. I get to take BP, toss the ball around and hang out with the guys. Frank Coppenbarger runs the clubhouse and they hooked me up with my own permanent locker next to Burrell's. They gave me my own jersey and gear. It's a trip. The Phillies guys always take good care of me and are great hosts. Can't wait to get back. 

I headed over to Silvis on Wednesday morning, played the Pro-Am and was ready to go on Thursday. I'm playing pretty good right now and hope to get everything dialed in for the British next week. Really fired up to get over there. I moved up to 51st in the World Rankings, so I was headed that way even before Luke (Donald) withdrew. I was first alternate, so odds are you're getting in for an overseas event like that.

Headed out Sunday night and hoping for a good week. Bringing my guy Joey (Diovisalvi) over so we can train and keep me loose all week. I'm also set up to play the practice round with Mark O'Meara, which is solid because he won at Royal Birkdale back in 1998 and obviously knows the course. Hopefully that helps me get a lay of the land going into next week.

Leaving the Mac home next week, so I'll drop a line when I'm back in the states.


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