June was a busy and exciting month. First it was off to play in the Celtic Manor Open, at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales -  the second  of the two European Tour exemptions that Paul received as the winner of the Golf Channel's BBIV -  and then on to play in the  BA-CA Open at the Fontana Golf Club in beautiful Baden, Austria. 

Although many requests were made to acquire an exemption in the Austrian event it was not until Paul met Nick German from the European Tour Productions that it actually materialized.  It  was through Nick's efforts and contacts at IMG and E-motion Management (BA -CA Promoters) that  Paul received a very special invitation.  This included an exemption to play in the BA-CA Open,  the Celebrity Pro-Am, Gala Ball (by invitation only)  and the BA-CA Pro - Am.  Thanks again to: Nick German, Peter German (no relation to Nick), Edwin Wiendorfer and the E-motion staff and of course, The European Tour.

Paul shot 73-69 in Wales, and a 77-68 (with no bogeys) in Austria.  The second rounds though GREAT were one shot (Wales) and two shots (Austria) above the cut lines.  I said maybe he needed to find Tournaments with only second day rounds. : (  The results however disappointing  provided experiences and life long memories that remain forever.  No matter  at what level you play the game of golf,  it  (golf) will always give you both challenges and rewards simultaneously.  Click on: Wales and Austria Pictures

This past week Paul played in Verona, New York at the PGA Professional National Championship -  78-75.  Yes, golf can certainly test one's resolve at times.