Callaway Golf Invitational 2009

Just a brief update....

I played in the Callaway Golf Invitational (2 round event) Monday and yesterday. I shot 68, and 70. I finished 2nd overall, and 1st for the team event with my fellow team mate and friend Tom Sovay.


Results can be found here: http://www.pnwpga.com/
(go to the Callaway "results" section of the page)

Mexican Amateur

Final Round Results:

DEREK BERG WASHINGTON 82 74 76 75 Total: 307

Ended up with a 22nd finish in the 2009 Mexican Amateur. It was a pleasure to have been invited to this tournament, and to experience golf at Club de Golf Mexico in Mexico City. The course was a hard course, with exceptionally narrow fairways. On the other hand, the greens were in horrible shape. I made it home tonight, however I wish I could say the same for my clubs. I know my clubs made it back to the states, because after I went through customs in Texas, I had to re-check them. So, somewhere wandering between Seatac and Dallas Fort Worth are my babies. Let's hope that American Airlines delivers them to me tomorrow morning. Afterall, I have to get out to the course to practice. Thanks for all who supported me in this tournament.

Final Results: http://www.fmg.org.mx/Torneos/lxxxii-convocatoria-campeonato-de-aficionados.html

Mexican Amateur Tournament Website

Looks like the web address changed slightly.

Copy and paste this address in to your browser:

http://www.fmg.org.mx/Torneos/lxxxii-convocatoria-campeonato-de-aficionados.html

Tournament Update

The tournament website seems to be having an error. In the first round of the tournament I shot 82 (afternoon tee time), but came back on Friday (morning tee time makes a difference) and shot 74 on the par 72 Club de Golf Mexico. Hopefully the tournament website will be functioning soon, so everyone can view both the team and individual scores. More to come soon.....

Tournament Kick Off Mini Contest

Check It Out:

http://www.fmg.org.mx/Torneos/lxxxii-campeonato-nacional-de-aficionados/Resultados.html

Derek Berg: Mexican Amateur

http://www.fmg.org.mx/Torneos/lxxxii-campeonato-nacional-de-aficionados/Fiel.html

Mexican Amateur

I've headed off to Mexico City for the Mexican Amateur. I flew in yesterday 3/23 and today and tomorrow are practice rounds (3/24 and 3/25). The elevation here is just under 7,400 feet and the population is around 22 million. The tournament is being held at is Club de Golf Mexico in Mexico City. It will be 4 rounds; 18 holes of strokeplay each round. On Thursday I tee off of the first tee at 12:45.

So far the only site that i found with tournament info is:
http://www.fmg.org.mx/Torneos/lxxxii-campeonato-nacional-de-aficionados/Fiel.html

If you go to the "Resultados" tab on the above site, you should be able to view the results and scores from the tournament.

With Candice's help, we will try to keep the blog updated each day with scores. Thanks for your support everyone.

Derek

Gearing Up....

I am in Phoenix getting some quality practice in. Unfortunately the Washington weather hasn't allowed for much practice this winter, so I jumped at the opportunity to head south for some sunshine. I will be in the Phoenix/Scottsdale are until the beginning of March, then I will be back to Seattle (but not for long). I head to Mexico City for the Mexican Amateur Championship at Club de Golf Mexico to represent the state of WA at the end of March. Before I know it, the golf season will be in session. I intend to play in the Sahaleee Player's Championship, the WA State Amateur, The PNGA, the Pacific Coast Amateur, and qualify for the US Am, US Mid Am, and US Public Links Am. I hope to add more tournaments to the list depending on financing..... Stay tuned!

Derek

Winter 08

"You don’t have to specialize - do everything that you love and then, at some time, the future will come together for you in some form." --Francis Ford Coppola



Thus far, this fall and winter have been mild enough to allow for abundant practice time. I plan on having a pretty busy spring and summer tournament schedule. There are several national amateur tournaments that I hope to add to my agenda. More to come once I get my tournament schedule established for 2009.



Farewell

I'd like to pay respect to my dear friend and fellow golfer Billy. Forever his spirit, humor and character will remain fresh in the minds of all who knew him. I personally will never forget the support and encouragement that Billy so vigorously gave me in regards to my golf game and future. Beginning at the age of 12 when I first met Billy, his words of encouragement and of course his humor have enriched both my golf game and life. Thank you Billy!

Q School Update

Just wanted to give an update on Q School this year:

I am heading to my First Stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School in Dayton, NV. The 4 round first stage will take place at Dayton Valley Golf Club from October 21-24. I will head to Nevada in a couple weeks to allow myself a couple practice rounds. Again I am so grateful for all the support and warm wishes from everyone. Once I have an agenda set in stone I will fill you in on details...in the mean time its back to work and back to practicing until I leave!

D