Welcome to Tom Werkmeister golf.
Tough day today...but there’s more qualifiers & more chances. Sioux Falls, ID a week from tomorrow.
Great scores at Flint wow didn’t think they would be that low.
You will break through soon. I have no doubt.
Keep it going I agree with John Corbett Your time is coming Luv u enjoy your time home
All you can do is try your best.👍
Here are the pairings for tomorrow’s Ally Challenge Qualifier at Flint Golf Club. There is a tab at the top where you can check the scoring also (Leaderboard):
mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga19/event/mipga1927/pairings.htm?r=70347970-c74b-4edd-af6e-6db32a...
Good Luck Tom!
WERK it Tom🤩
How many spots available?
Let’s do Werk !!!
Today Tom had the pleasure of playing golf with Steven Quezada who played detective Steven Gomez on Breaking Bad. Steven is in town to do a show at the Back Alley Comedy Club in Howard City.
I’m sure this doesn’t seem like a big deal to most people...but Breaking Bad is Tom’s ALL TIME favorite show, so this was a really cool experience for him!
Thanks to Don Veltman & Ryan Mouw for letting Tom join their group today!
Breaking Bad is the best!!!!
Did Tom sign an autograph for him?!? 😁
Awesome
Very Cool!!
Love Gomey!
Awesome!!! Love that show!
That is SO cool. Breaking Bad is one of my faves!
www.impacttsonline.com/online/publish/pgaofalberta/2019/Tournament-019959c4-5bb7-4e21-842d-6c9706...
Event Summary - Champions Tour - Event Qualifier
impacttsonline.com
What does this mean Did they take top 4?
Did Scott make it?
9:20am tee time tomorrow (11:20am EST). Scores will probably only be posted after the round. This is all the information I have right now.
I do know that the field shown below is a bit smaller due to some guys already getting in due to their status. There will still only be 4 spots available.
Thanks, Leslie
Thanks Leslie Good luck to Tom tomorrow GO TEAM WERK
Play well, Tom!
Werk it!
The road to Calgary; Part 3
Yesterday, with a little help from Tom’s Canadian caddy Tim, he & Scott Pieri got to play Banff Springs! This was a bucket list item for Tom so it was great he got the chance to play! They were paired with a great young couple from Edmonton who were there celebrating their anniversary. Devon & Kayla were such fun! Even though there was a bit of rain on the finishing holes, it was a perfect day!
We are very grateful to Tim & all he’s done for us since arriving in Canada!
I know you’ll be surprised, but I took a few pictures 😇 and most are Live so hold your finger down to see them in action 👍🏼. I’ll put some video in the comments as well!
Thanks for the round I’ll be following Tom and Scott on Tour cheering them on. Thanks so much for the pictures Leslie, if your ever in the Edmonton area give me a shout and maybe we can set something up.
awesome, wish we were with you.
Totally awesome pictures!!
Wow! That place looks awesome! 😁
What a beautiful place and stunning pictures!
That is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!!
Gorgeous pics!
Now this course is on MY bucket list for when we return to Calgary (one day, hopefully 😀)!
I love water...especially water this pretty!
SPECTACULAR!!!!
Nice pics 👍
Stunning!
Is a bull elk considered a moveable object?!
That place looooooks saaaawweeeet
The Road to Calgary; Part 2
Yesterday we traveled from Victoria to Invermere so Tom could play Copper Point today with his pro-am buddies from last year. They all work at the course and told us how beautiful it was so Tom made a point to get there this year. They were not exaggerating! It. Was. Beautiful! The course is nestled into the Rocky Mountain Trench (see the last picture) and has stunning views from every hole! We had a great time with the GM/President Brian and a couple of his guys; Riley & Adam. This course is public, rated #8 in all of Canada & cart-mandatory & after walking the back 9, I understand why that’s so. If you make it out this way, you really need to stop in & play it!
Oh. And I took a few pictures 😉
First stop on our mini-vacay was Victoria, BC. Tom’s caddy from The Shaw Charity Classic last year, Tim, was able to get Tom on at Victoria Golf Club...which now ranks as my 2nd favorite course of all time (right behind Bandon Dunes). The course is the oldest West of the Mississippi (est 1893) and sits right on the ocean. It was kind of a gloomy day, but that didn’t change how much we enjoyed being there! Tom got to play with a couple members who were awesome! While we sit on the ferry to Vancouver so we can continue our drive to Invermere (Tom is playing Copper Point tomorrow with his pro-am teammate from last year), I seriously can’t wait to come back! If Victoria, BC isn’t in your travel plans at at some point - change your travel plans. What a remarkable place! I could live here!
Have a good feeling for the upcoming tourney! Enjoy the vacation.
The pics are awesome
Beautiful place!!
Stunning!
Wow! Really nice scenery!
Beautiful pics!
Gorgeous
Tom played good today! He missed a couple putts, but not because he putted bad...they just didn’t go in.
When there are only 4 scores out of 30 that are over par, you know it’s a strong field! I’m proud of the way he played. -3 is a good score. Had you told me before we played that it would be T9, I’d have laughed. But that’s why these guys are here; they’re that good!
We’re on our way to Victoria, BC on the first part of our trip through Canada on our way to Calgary for the next qualifier a week from today. I’m excited for this part of our trip & while we’re both disappointed he didn’t qualify today, we’re looking forward to a little mini-vacay; just the 2 of us. ❤️
Sorry for today, but enjoy the rest of this time together Not many couples have the opportunity to spend this kind of journey together Tom u rock Leslie u rock too and r so special Luv u guys Have fun Be safe
Good playing and enjoy your vacation!
Best of luck and safe travels 😁😁
Good playing, it will happen. Enjoy your time together.
Have a fun and safe trip!
Enjoy
Enjoy
Sorry...but have fun!
-3 is a great score. Keep playing well!! Have a great time in BC.
Tom told me about the Monday Q Twitter account...since then I’ve tried to tell everyone I know. If you’re not on Twitter, you should be just to follow this account! The owner of the account is originally from Michigan. Tom has chatted with him a couple times since he started trying Monday Qualifiers. Check out the article below...and check out his Twitter account. Unless you’ve Monday qualifiers; I promise you have no idea what it’s like to do this grind...I mean, NO IDEA!
www.golf.com/news/features/2019/08/14/ryan-french-unearthing-triumphs-tragedies-monday-qualifier-...
Meet the man unearthing the triumphs and tragedies of Monday qualifiers
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Ryan French didn't plan on his Twitter account, Monday Q Info, blowing up. But there's a big audience for the less glitzy side of Tour life.🏌️💪. Following all the time ! Great golf news
Today we’re off to Seattle! Tom has the Boeing Classic Qualifier on Tuesday. He has a great pairing! He gets to play with our friend Scott Pieri and Esteban Toledo!
Regardless of how the qualifier goes we’ll be driving to Calgary, AB from there for the Shaw Charity Classic Qualifier the following Tuesday. That drive which will be the highlight of this trip for me! We’ll traverse the foothills of the Canadian Rockies...through Banff & Glacier National Park. It’s a majestic drive; 11 straight hours of mountains! I can’t wait! This is a bucket trip for most people & this will be our 2nd time!
The things we get to see & do because of this great game; we are so blessed! ❤️
2019seccteventqualifiercm.golfgenius.com
Best wishes for safe travels and low scores.
Have a great time! Go Tom!
Safe and fun journeys 🤩
Banff is awesome. Good luck Tom!!
Have a wonderful trip! I love your attitude! Great things are on the horizon!
You’re going to do great Tom!
Rick and I were just talking about that qualifier and wondering if you'd participate. … Praying for the best! … God is the best Sports Psychologist available and I trust in divine intervention.
Or Esteban Toledo. 😂
Now for the announcement:
Due to work obligations (read: a VERY successful golf course), Mike Boogaard is going to step back from caddying for Tom. As is understandable, he’s most busy at his golf course (The Pines) on weekends - when Tom would need him most. He will still coach Tom (thank GOD), he just can’t be available on short notice to take off for a week/weekend to caddy.
Our son-in-law Ryan is also busy with his new career as a realtor so while we hope he can still serve as backup, he wasn’t an option for primary caddy as his weekends are also his busiest time. Not to mention the fact that he has a new baby on the way, our first grand baby!
So we asked John Seltzer (former pro at Blythefield CC, now successful self-employed golf instructor) if he would be interested in filling the spot of primary caddy...and to our delight he said he would! We’re so thankful to have him - I think he & Tom will make an outstanding team! John will (hopefully) make his debut out West should Tom qualify in WA or Calgary.
#teamwerk
Awesome, Good luck
Mike is a great guy...wishing him well..and continued success to Mr. Werkmeister!
Wow That is awesome!
Go team Tom and John! That is awesome!
Great news Good luck to both of u for success in the future
Tom Disappointed I didn’t get the call! Must be to old @ 57 years old. Would love to fill in here in Florida if needed. Past West Michigan Champion. Lol
Awesome!
This is good!
Good luck with the new team!!! Mooner
Boom Tower!
Steve Morse. Buckle up !!!
Let’s get weird!!
Tom is in Apalachin, New York for tomorrow’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Open qualifier. Tee time 9:50am.
Next week we’ll be in Orting, WA for the Boeing Classic qualifier (Tues 8/19).
The week after that we’ll be in Calgary, AB for the Shaw Charity Classic qualifier (Aug 26).
Then on Sept 9 is the Ally Challenge qualifier followed by 2 more Monday qualifiers!
A busy few weeks coming up!
Stay tuned for a big announcement later today!
centralnypga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/centralnypga19/event/centralnypga1928/pairings.htm?r=4577b277-...
Dick's Sporting Goods Open Qualifier
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Aug 12, 2019 at The Links at Hiawatha LandingBusy is right! Enjoy the travels and WERK those courses🤩
Play well Tom, Dick's Open is just outside my hometown and En-Joie is tailor made for your game.
They are going low today. -5 to qualify for sure right now
I would be available to caddy if need be if in a pinch.
Did he qualify?
I don’t know if everyone knows this about spraying anything on your body on a golf course...I certainly didn’t!
Two things to be learned here:
1) spray sunscreen kills grass - it’s overly obvious on the (already stressed) grass on a golf course green!
2) think about what you put on your skin!
Thanks Gary Smithson for sharing this!
So many variables at the golf course.
Scary to think of what it's doing to your skin!
So this week didn’t go so well in Boyne. Once again Tom had problems putting on Monday - but with some help from good friend (and PGA Pro at Gull Lake CC) Daniel A. Urban Jr. he was able to get straightened out a bit for Tuesday. His +1 round that day was mostly a result of leaving himself above the pin (which is a no-no on the Monument course at Boyne). He rallied today with -5 at the Alpine course but it was just too little, too late.
Next up is a Monday qualifier in New York on Aug 12th - so he finally gets to be home for a bit! I expect there will be some time spent with Mike Boogaard during this down period. 😊
Sorry to hear about Monday but awesome round on Tuesday Tom!! I hope to see Mike on September 7th . We have a big outing at The Pines ! Is he on Tom’s bag that weekend?
I’m thinking if it’s a “mountain” course it would be better to be below the hole. But that’s just my Wiley golf coach skills surfacing again, I can’t stop it, it’s a gift/curse
As a former national golf swing fixer, sometimes with putting it's just a simple pitter change. Putting is confidence; not necessarily a swing problem. 15% of the time it is a stroke issue, but a putter change can be the difference. Just FYI.
Good luck Tom Werkmeister. Thanks for the update Leslie Werkmeister
Putting is all about confidence....you can help him with this
The Alpine's 18th Hole Awaits the 28th TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
The Tournament of Champions starts Monday morning at 8 a.m. on the Alpine Course at Boyne Mountain Resort.
The 18th at Alpine usually figures as a factor in the championship, and often the title is decided on the par 5 with the pond protecting the green.
Did you know that all the Boyne-built courses in Michigan have a signature pond at No. 18. Think about it? The Heather, The Donald Ross, The Arthur Hills, The Monument, all finish with the possibility of a slash down.
Follow this week's action in the unique $55,000 championship at michiganpgagolf.com.
The Michigan Tournament of Champions starts tomorrow & runs through Wednesday at Boyne Mountain Resort. 3 rounds played on the Alpine & Monument courses.
Tee times are
8:40am Monday off #1 - Alpine
1:00pm Tuesday off #10 - Monument
They’ll re-shuffle according to score for Wednesday’s final round on the Alpine course.
The scoring link is below. I don’t know if they do it by 9’s or only after the rounds are complete. 🤷🏼♀️
mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolfw/mipga19/event/mipga1921/contest/9/leaderboard.htm
WERK IT!!!
Go get them Tom Werkmeister!
So you’d think Tom would come back from Europe & chill for a bit, right? Wrong. As soon as he knew he didn’t make the Open Championship, he called & secured his spot in the Tournament of Champions being held on Monday & Tuesday at Boyne Mountain! He left this morning to play in the 2-day Pro-Am tomorrow & Saturday.
It’s crazy how much he loves this game...I suppose it’s a good thing he’s actually good at it!
I’ll post information on the tournament on Sunday night.
GO TEAM WERK TEAM WERK MAKE DREAMS WERK LUV U GOOD LUCK PRAYING FOR GREAT RESULTS
If he needs an “Am”, I’m 3 hours away at the moment, and headed to Ludington
Good for Tom! Now is the time to keep it going. Everything is going to come together real soon. Then it’s “Katie bar the door!” Win the tournament Tom.
Trooper. Go get em Tom!
Go get em Tom!!
I thought he might stop for some popcorn
You can WERK it! Hope the jet lag doesn't kick in🤩
Go get em Tom
Putt putts time ?
Some pictures from yesterday. I’ll post some videos in the comments too. I still can’t believe how windy it was! The scores started to drop in the pm because the wind starting letting up.
My brother & SIL trying to stay still while the wind blew
Stay the course, Tom and Leslie. He’ll get their!
That is some nasty golfing conditions
Watching Tom hit his shot into #9
Thanks for the great pics
Putting on #4 before the bogey boat set sail...