Golf can be a humbling brute and I have taken a humble uppercut to the noggin. Humble pie anyone?

I entered a tournament this weekend aiming to be competitive with the best players there. Instead, I struggled with my confidence and my swing. Two words: duck hook. I'll hit a bad shot occasionally but I can usually right the wrong on the next shot. Not this time. One poor shot led to another. I played one of my worst rounds of golf in years. It got so bad, I caught myself apologizing to my playing partners as if my dog was barking too loud and I was powerless to control it. If I were playing basketball, my stat sheet would be filled with bricks and turnovers. I won't post my score but you can take my word for it -- I can do a lot better.

So, my shot of the week isn't a golf swing, but a promise to myself to shake this one off, remain confident, and try my best next time I'm fortunate enough to be out on a golf course.