Staying in the US

Today Parker had his British Open Qualifier in Dearborn, MI. It was another 36 hole day! Since he missed the cut at the Buick so at least he had a bit more time to prepare for this qualifier (compared to the US Open one a few weeks back).

Maple St.
I had the day to myself since it wasn't much of a spectating type of tournament. For me, it was that ultimate "living on the road" day. I had to pack up and check out of the hotel, after checking in only late the night before...(I don't even think we were there for a full 24 hrs?). Then I drove to this quaint little town called Birmingham about 30 minutes away. It had great little boutique shops, lots of restaurants, and coffee shops. I just loved getting walk around. Then I did little errands (I guess just like I would have done at home). I found a tailor to mend something for me in a couple hours, I got a birthday present had it gift wrapped and shipped, and then found a fax machine to send urgent materials before the end of the day... I thought to myself - those tasks seem so normal when you are home, but when you are practically living out of your car in foreign town... you have to be a little creative and resourceful in order to get everything done.


Unfortunately Parker missed qualifying only by a couple of strokes. I think we were both really hoping to get into this tournament, but I guess the positive side is that he can really focus on his upcoming schedule here in the US. He shot seven under and nine under went into a play off. I am just really encouraged with how well he is playing and am excited for it to all come together in a tournament round very soon.

Now it is off to Washington DC for the 4th of July!