We couldn't ask for a better day in Scotland. We had ideal scoring conditions all day with light winds and warm temperatures. I didn't get under par at the beginning of the round, so I was on the cutline all day. I never hit the ball close for birdies, so it was difficult to make many birdies.

It was hard work all day, especially with the start I had. I got stock on a steep bank in the deep rough close to the green on my second shot on the first hole. Made a double bogey from there and had to fight hard to get back. Played well the next 13 holes and stayed at 2 over par. I didn't hit a fairway the last 5 holes and got caught in difficult lies in two bunkers. Sadly, I finished with 3 bogeys and shot 5 over for the day. Carnoustie will punish you and it certainly had my number today.

Well, that was some rollercoaster today ☺.

I was 3 over par after 4 holes and also after 8 holes. I was playing pretty well, but burned the lip of the hole 4 times in the first 10 holes. I got punished hard when I hit a bad shot and also three putted three times the first four holes ☹….
I kept hitting good shots and made no mistakes on the back nine shooting 32 to get home in two under par for the day and a happy recovery.

Turned in two under on the front nine today and really played well. I had great chances to go 4 or 5 under on the front nine, but the putts just slipped by. Never got it going on the back nine, it was a real let down. I three putted from 15 feet on 14 after two really good shots and then hit a great drive down the middle on 15 and it kicked in to a fairway bunker and made another bogey. Not much fun to make bogeys off good shots, but that is the issue at the moment. I am not able to turn my good game in to a good score. It is hugely frustrating, but the harder I try the worse it gets.

It was a good day on the course today. I shot even par 72, but moreover played very well and had great chances to shoot a score in the 60’s.

My morning didn’t start great. I got the first back spasm getting up from the breakfast table and I thought it would be impossible to play. After putting heating lotion on my back and adding some pills, I managed to do a short warm up and get ready. I struggled to find my swing because I was protecting against spasms, it was a matter of getting to the finish line today.

The weather forecast was very doubtful for today, so they had us tee off on two tees in the morning. Good choice, because as soon as we finished, it started to rain.

Good to be back playing tournament golf after almost 3 weeks off. The Swiss Senior Open is a favorite amongst the players. Well organized and it is a beautiful place. The whole team behind the tournament is extremely friendly and make sure we are all feeling welcome. The course is a tree lined course, very tight at times but a fair test of golf.

SUCCESS, I finished, but what a struggle with the back the last 3 holes today. It has been a GREAT week for me. I did not give myself 10% chance of finishing this tournament Thursday morning. It has been a very long, but good battle.

The new "anti back pain" swing is really working. I played really good today and did everything right. Today could have been a very low round, lots of putts just slipped by the hole. I am extremely pleased with my performance and happy we only have one day to go. I never got any back spasms today, but I was close all day to get some. They are not far away and I have to be careful not to overdo any swing.