Mission Accomplished

I just got home from the last Gateway Tour event of the year. If you will remember, I had to make some money so that I could qualify for the Tour Championship. I did it!
I feel very happy about the fact that I played so well during the week.
The first round I shot an average, run-of-the-mill 71. Three birdies and two bogeys. I made both bogeys with wedges in my hand. UGGGH!
The second round was phenomenal. I shot five under, and it was the lowest score of the day. I hit the ball very well, and made a few putts. No bogeys, and five birdies. It felt great.
The last round was a little more difficult. I shot 76 in a heavy wind, with the pins tucked. It was so much more difficult for me to not judge my shots. My conscious mind was going like crazy, and it was tough to stop. I learned more today about how to get out of my own way then I have in a long time. The most trying days are the most important for learning.
I ended up finishing 24th for the tournament, and 41st on the money list. Forty-three people get in to the Tour Championship, so I just made it in. Now it is time to prepare to win the Tour Championship, and make the year a great year.
Here is a quick tip that comes from some things I was reminded of this week.
If you can't stop the chatter and nervousness, then focus on it, and let it happen. Don't try to get away from it, and welcome it. Welcome it with an attitude of learning as much about it as you can. Observe it! I did this today and it worked. I am not sure I can explain it better...so just go try and do it. Remember, if the chatter comes it is usually because of our ego, or our lack of trust in our ability. Hope your playing great.