KEVIN HALL
Blog: February 2014
After a long and grueling 2013 that ended with a disappointing performance at the Web.com Tour Qualifying School where I missed advancing to the second stage by one shot, I went to Orlando to play in the NGA Tour Winter Series.
I finished 3rd in the first event then went on to miss three cuts in a row. I had to make the difficult decision to cancel the rest of the winter tournaments and go home for the winter. Little did I know that I would benefit from the long break.
I started attending church every Sunday and the first message I got spoke volumes to what I was preparing to go through during the winter: renewing myself. Going to church and listening to all the messages have brought a certain peace to myself. In golf and in life, there are a lot of things I worry about but I’ve come to realize that all I can control is how I think and how I prepare. Everything else is up to God. As long as I do my part and give each and every day my very best, I will be fine.
I had a chance to visit with kids over the winter. One thing that stands out was my trip to Columbus, Ohio. I visited the Dominican Middle School and spent time talking with hundreds of kids. I spoke about my life growing up, what it was like to be deaf and how important school was to their futures. I shared with them how there was no shortcuts in life and that they had to work very hard to accomplish whatever it is they wanted to accomplish. I had a great time and it warmed my heart to see that I brought a smile to their faces and that the message got across to them. That’s what it’s all about.
I decided to spend the winter working on my body. I met with Dr. Todd Elwert, of Elwert Chiropractic, and we put together a weekly workout program.
Let me tell you that the first couple weeks were not fun at all. I was as stiff as a board. I could hardly move at all.
Slowly and surely, the program became a daily routine and I started to get better and better. I am getting into the best shape of my life and it feels great.
Not only did the program help me get stronger and flexible, it also helped me with my discipline. It takes a lot of discipline to get up at 7:00 in the morning when it’s 5 degrees outside and there’s snow all over the place. But I got it done.
I have put in a lot of work during the winter and for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have prepared myself 100 percent mentally, physically and spiritually. It took a lot of patience, perseverance and discipline to do what I needed to do to get ready for this year but I’m glad I did it. I will be starting my season at the Advocates Tour March 16-17 in Tampa, Fl. Then I will be playing on the NGA Tour as well as a few State Opens and Web.com Monday Qualifiers. At the end of the schedule, I will play the Web.com Tour Qualifying School. I am very excited about this year and I will give it my all.
I look forward to keeping you guys updated on my progress throughout the year.
Hit them long and straight.
Kevin
