Houston; May 16, 2008
Finally, I am back in Miami again. We were able to get on an earlier flight and it feels good to be back home again. I played ok today until the last three holes. I missed a short birdie putt on 16, a double bogey on 17, and a bogey on 18 to finish with a 78 and T15 overall in the tournament.
This was my second appearance in the National tournament and it has been another great experience for me. Even though I did not play as good as I hoped, I learned something new every day out there and I know that experiences like this help me grow as a player.
This was a great finish to my season. I am leaving Miami to go back home to Sweden on Tuesday. It will be nice to come home to friends and family and to recharge my batteries for my final year with the Bucs. I really look forward to welcome our new players for next semester. As I said before, we will have a strong team with two maybe three freshmen that will help put us over the top as a team.
I would like to thank all of you how have been out there cheering for me these days and also thanks everyone who have been following me online during this past week. Furthermore, I would like to give credit to our sport information staff, Keith and Dennis, for the media coverage including pictures, written information, and this blog.
Lastly, COACH I really appreciate everything you have done for me, not only in this tournament, but from my very first day at Barry. You have helped me to become a better player both mentally and physically, and I know that you always believed in my abilities. The "believe stone" I got from you has been in my pocket in every tournament since I received it. I remember you saying two days ago " I believe, You believe, and that is why we are here playing for the national title".
I hope you all enjoyed this blog. Hopefully, you will hear from the whole team next year when it’s time for the 2009 Division II National Championships.
Johanna
Houston; May 15, 2008
Today, we left the hotel at 10:20 am and had breakfast at the golf course. Due to thunder and lightning, play was suspended at 11 am for 30 minutes. I teed off a little later than expected at 12:30. The round was very slow and it took us five hours to play.
I am disappointed with today’s round. I shot 78 and made some stupid mistakes. I know I have it in me to do so much better. I just have to go out there tomorrow and play offensively. I have nothing to lose now and can only improve. I was the first group to finish my round, so at this time I do not know how many strokes I am behind the leader. Tomorrow it will be an early tee time for me again.
Tomorrow is the last day for the tournament. Coach and I will fly back to Fort Lauderdale later in the afternoon. One more round for me and then the season will be over. I am going to do my best to finish this great year with a good round tomorrow.
This season has been my best season at Barry so far. I have been playing good golf and I have been very successful in school with a 4.0 GPA this semester. I have one more year at Barry and I hope that next season will be just as good or even better. I know that I will not be here as an individual next year, rather we will all be here as a team and fight together. I miss you Anna, Kix, Isa, and Remi.
I am excited for tomorrow. It is time to play some really good golf!
Houston; May 14, 2008
I teed off at 7:28 am today. I started off good and was one-under after 10 holes. Unfortunately, I hit three bogeys coming in on 11, 14 and 15 and finished with a 74. I am currently six strokes behind the leader. I just need to stay patient. It is two more rounds to go and a lot can still happen.
It has been three early mornings in a row now, but tomorrow we will be able to sleep in. My tee time is at 12:18 pm.
I have to tell you about the opening of the Spring Sports Festival last night. All athletes and coaches had dinner at the Downtown Aquarium. We enjoyed delicious food and spent time inside the aquarium exhibit. We saw beautiful constructed environments for the rainforest, the Louisiana swamp, and the White Tigers of the Maharajah’s Temple.
Outside the exhibit it was like a mini carnival. Coach and I went on the shark voyage which is like a train ride through the center of the shark tank filled with a variety of shark species swimming around. We had a great time and took many pictures J.
Tonight all coaches and athletes are having dinner together with our Athletic Director, Mike Covone.
I am really enjoying my stay here in Houston and having a great time!
