I've got to make it to write just my feelings about what has been going on each day!! "Private Diary": I do not know why, but I feel a little uneasy about until when it will last.  Riko Higashio

April 21.2006 Friday

The first day was not good at all. Shots were bad and I did not have any feeling on my putting. I did 3 three putts and even a triple putts! I just did not have concentration.

People may not believe me but the weather forecast was for low temperatures. I don't like cold weather so I wore my long sleeve shirts as well as spare one even warmer. As the day progressed, the temperature went over 30! It was so humid and I was just dazed. I ate OK and took a lots of water but it was useless. I was almost tempted to cut my sleeves off! I was just out of it. My putting for 15m ended short/over for 2 to 3 m! Some shots were unbelievable!

I tried to concentrate but the harder I tried, the hotter I got and it must be like Heat Stroke or something. I felt like I was floating in something for the whole afternoon.

Then the next round, 12 hours later. What I did was to wear the correct outfit for the weather. I also did 10 minutes practice after last round but what a difference it made. I was 4 under for the day which is 9 less than last round! I was concentrating and the play came naturally with right image for my shots and putts. Some bits were bad but it was 100% better than yesterday.

It was surprising for me to find out but I better make sure we are ready for whatever the weather (hot or cold). The cold temperature will restrict my body movement but if its too hot, you will lose your concentration. I always thought that as long as I am not cold, I am fine but I better be careful now. I hope you took note of this.