Brad Adamonis, after shooting an opening round 4 over 74 at the Mylan Classic in Cannonsburg, PA, Thursday, came back fireing a 9 under par 62 in the second round moving from well outside the cut line to within four shots, (-6/136), of current leader Josh Broadaway who is at 10/132 under after his second round. (UPDATE: Kevin Kisner also fired a 9 under 62 on Friday to take the lead at -13 129 after 36 holes.)
It is quite a feat to literally shoot your way back into contention after a bad opening round. Sometimes it can be a real confidence builder.
Brad, while having ups and downs this year as he persues his quest to rejoin the PGA TOUR, has remained steadfast in his resolve.
At the level of play and competition on the Nationwide Tour, it takes a lot of stamina to stay focused as you compete with 20 somethings yearning for a taste of the ‘big leagues’ and the PGA TOUR. Brad has that taste in his mouth having been successful in 2008, his first full year on the PGA TOUR.
Physical set backs are bad enough but often times it is the emotional issues that can dog an athelete well after that emotional trauma is passed. Brad has a plan and, in spite of a rocky year on the Nationwide Tour, has shown this writer that his desire, coupled with his talent will carry him back to the PGA TOUR and the competition he so desires.
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(Steve Riggs is a retired teaching professional of over 30 years experience which included training aid development, testing and design. He has consulted on practice facility and instruction program development in U.S. and Caribbean. Currently Steve is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. In addition to contributing monthly articles to the NEW ENGLAND GOLF MONTHLY magazine and mynegm.com, Steve is the host and producer of the mynegm LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show now in it’s third year on the air and internet. The show airs every Wednesday from 10:05-11am ET on WNRI AM 1380 Radio and online at mynegm.com and wnri.com.)
About Steve Riggs
30 year Teaching Professional. Originally from Central Ohio. Co-host pro of 41st USGA NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT, Yale Golf Club in '88. College golf at Indiana University. Facility/Program consultant in U.S. and Caribbean. Host/Producer of mynegm LESSON TEE radio show and is a Member of the Golf Writers Association of America.
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