Welcome to Tom Werkmeister golf.
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. ❤️
Best of luck and safe travels 😁😁
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, it will happen. Enjoy your time together.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Sorry...but have fun!
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! ❤️
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Have a great time! Go Tom!
You’re going to do great Tom!
Best wishes for safe travels and low scores.
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.
Have a wonderful trip! I love your attitude! Great things are on the horizon!
Safe and fun journeys 🤩
Banff is awesome. Good luck Tom!!
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!
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
Go team Tom and John! That is awesome!
Great news Good luck to both of u for success in the future
Wow That is awesome!
Good luck with the new team!!! Mooner
Awesome!
This is good!
Steve Morse. Buckle up !!!
Boom Tower!
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🤩
They are going low today. -5 to qualify for sure right now
Play well Tom, Dick's Open is just outside my hometown and En-Joie is tailor made for your game.
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.
Putt putts time ?
If he needs an “Am”, I’m 3 hours away at the moment, and headed to Ludington
Go get em Tom!!
Trooper. Go get em Tom!
You can WERK it! Hope the jet lag doesn't kick in🤩
I thought he might stop for some popcorn
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.
Go get em Tom
GO TEAM WERK TEAM WERK MAKE DREAMS WERK LUV U GOOD LUCK PRAYING FOR GREAT RESULTS
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...
Well he rallied to -2 on the back for +3 final. Close but not good enough. I’m so proud of him for fighting through poor putting. He never gave up!
The wind for the am draw was a special sort of torture - but it’s died down now so the scores will keep getting lower.
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Way to WERK it Tom! Cherish the memories ❣
Everyday is an adventure. Life time experience!!!(
Way to come back on the second nine Tom!
Nice comeback and what a great experience!
It’s hard to play golf when you can’t putt...hopefully he can figure something out on the back 9 or we’ll be home tomorrow. 😢
Dennis Hendershot played REALLY well this morning though!
Great back 9!!
And if those are the front scores I don’t see anyone else tearing it up ?? Grind it out T 👍👍
I see Jerry Sturm made the trip as well. I am assuming that is the front 9 score ?
Interesting to see (2) players DQ'ed already....
Tee times for tomorrow. With as many players as they have, they start them early! Please root for our roommates as well: Dennis Hendershot (Match 6), Cliff Kresge (Match 9) and Brian Cooper (Match 30).
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Good luck to all. Go Tom Go!!
GO TEAM WERK focus Luv u guys Have fun 10.30 am tee is 5.30 tee time here Am I right?
4 day qualifier?
You can WERK it Tom❣
Faces to go with the names above
Matches for Monday
I'm surprised I could read that,but I did
A little hard to read...#24?
Luv his voice
How many qualify?
Any idea how many spots qualify?
Same rules apply?? Only 4??
Tom is Match 24
" Match #24 from the USA Tom Werkmeister "
A bit windy (meaning hold on to your hat)...but the consensus from the players is this course is amazing! No room for error though...fairway bunkers are X as is the fescue.
I haven’t walked it yet...I’m doing some sightseeing instead.
Enjoy every bit of that trip Leslie! Most people don’t ever see what you are seeing !
How have the practice rounds gone? Almost a different game as to the golf coarse’s there!! 😂
Looks to be a chill in the air as well
It’s a good day to play golf!
Good luck Tom!
May the wind always be at your back....
Enjoy!
Wind don’t touch pure!
Go get em Tom!
Qualifying course will be St Annes Old Links, just North of Lytham.
Good Luck Tom
Praying for a great Monday outcome Luv u guys
Good luck!
Awesome
What is the date of the qualifier?
Play well Tom and secure a spot in the tournament. It will be fun! You’re on the move!
Go get'em Tom Werkmeister Golf.
Play well and beware the gorse! ⛳️🏌️♂️
You got this!!
Gl Tom
Note the ever-prevalent wind off of the ocean less than a block away...
When does he play?
Good luck Tom! Long and straight!