If at first

Finally, some continuity with my full swing - the connected swing. Very happy with the overall results, although my irons were generally poor in the last round, which cost me several strokes.

My new chipping technique - simple, shallow, leading left arm - is working well. I'm much more consistent, if not all that great.

Putting, my nemesis, has benefited from a return to basics. That is, a simple reverse overlap grip, nothing fancy in the stroke, just thinking rhythm and good contact. I'd guess at about 33 putts, but haven't counted, and with no 3-putts that I can recall.

I'm content at the moment to go with what I've got. Success will only come with fewer major errors and some better (let the club do the work) iron play. I know I can hit decent irons, and while on some days it doesn't happen, if at first ...