[StewartBannatyne]

Hi Everyone,

I have finally made the decision I have been thinking about since I was quite young, and turned professional. I am currently living in the Woodlands, Texas, and will soon start playing on the Adams Pro Golf Tour Winter Series. I figure my stories might entertain a few of you, and for those of you guys that are up north, might make the winter go by a little quicker!

You can check my blog out at http://stewartbannatyne.blogspot.com.

Hopefully you guys enjoy it!

Stew

[Asleep]

Good luck, Stewart!

[blade_man]

Best of luck and hope you make it all the way to the big show!

[obsessedgolfer]

Sounds really interesting, why cant the golf channel make a show about people like you! Instead of showing re runs of 'golfs amzing videos"

[tigerphan]

good luck

and just wondering did you ever play any RCGA's?

tigerphan

[StewartBannatyne]

obsessedgolfer, on Oct 24 2009, 10:15 PM, said:

Sounds really interesting, why cant the golf channel make a show about people like you! Instead of showing re runs of 'golfs amzing videos"

I like your thinking! Maybe we can push TGC to give me my own show! Hahahah, wouldn't that be something!

Stew

[ahl3bomber]

nice bro,
hopefully things turn for the best of you and eventually we'll see you on the real tour in a few years
best of luck stewart

[StewartBannatyne]

tigerphan, on Oct 24 2009, 10:18 PM, said:

good luck

and just wondering did you ever play any RCGA's?

tigerphan

I did play in four or five Canadian Ams, although very admittedly, not very well. I have seen some great improvement over the last while, and although I still have a long way to go, my head is in the right place to give this a shot!

Stew

[MrParr1Noid]

The best to you Stew, here's to your success.

My son live just down the road from you...He works in the tallest building in The Woodlands and lives about 3 miles from Panther Trail, one of the courses he plays.

[OldSkoolTexan]

Those adams mini boys go low, so score well Stew.

[pittsy]

I might see you at some of those adams events..

[rgk5]

I remember being two groups in front of your Dad at the 1973 Canadian Amateur played at Summit in Toronto. Good luck!

[DLiver]

I have seen your posts at various forums over the years and you seem like a good dude. Best of luck to you.

[kevcarter]

DLiver, on Oct 25 2009, 07:26 AM, said:

I have seen your posts at various forums over the years and you seem like a good dude. Best of luck to you.

From my "scouting" reports , you have been a wonderful player with a great golf swing for some time now. It's going to be really fun watching you take it to the next level. Don't do too much typing, just keep making birdies!

Best of luck to you Stewart!

Kevin

[Hifade]

My hats off to you for pursuing your passion and turning your dream into a reality. Give 'em hell and good luck.

Cardo

[sfagolfjp]

best of luck to you man... I hope that you have better luck finding the funding to pay for all of your expenses than I have.... $950 entry fee plus travel expenses a tournament gets pricey... play well

[Cwing]

All I have to add is ---- best wishes and good luck to you !!!

[slicktry]

Congrats on turning pro! I see three positives in this:

1. Playing where you deserve to be (and should've been for a while!!)

2. Giving someone else a shot at placing well in the MB Am and Mid Am

3. Giving someone a job at Caddy Shed!!!

All the best and may many more 62's come your way (especially on Sundays!)

Q: Who's Speirsy gonna play with now? he'll be lost!!!!

God Bless
Jer

[larrybud]

I hate to be Debbit Downer, but how can someone with a scoring average of 76 turn pro ?

[mugen910]

best of luck...and post pics.

[j0npeterson]

larrybud, on Oct 27 2009, 10:38 AM, said:

I hate to be Debbit Downer, but how can someone with a scoring average of 76 turn pro ?

You had to be that guy.

Obviously it's not indicative of his potential...


Anyone OP -- good luck! Keep us posted.

[Coach Rex]

Good Luck Stew...hit me up sometime we will get together

[drpurpell]

Best of luck to you.

[StewartBannatyne]

larrybud, on Oct 27 2009, 12:38 PM, said:

I hate to be Debbit Downer, but how can someone with a scoring average of 76 turn pro ?

Fair question, and some probably thought the same thing. I had about a 76 scoring average this summer in the tournaments I played. I wasn't playing much, I had sort of put golf on the back burner, and I wasn't practicing at the level I should have been. This summer was by far my worst in a number of years, but the reason I have made this step into playing professional golf was because of the enjoyment I received from playing the game again.

Last summer I played pretty well, but up some great numbers, but didn't enjoy myself while I did it. This summer, even though I struggled, I enjoyed every second of it. Last summer, even if I was four or five under, I was counting down the holes in my head until I was done. This summer, even if I was four or five over, I was giving every shot my all. That is why I turned pro. The talent has always been there. Do I need a ton of work still, absolutely. I have been working extremely hard the last number of months in preparation to do this, and the scores have returned to where they should be, and continue to get better. If we could have some decent weather (even though it's beautiful today!), and not all this rain, it would be even better!

The point of my first blog was to explain why I made this choice, and the emotions and feelings that have changed inside of me over the past year. The work that lies ahead and the challenges of being in contention, trying to make cuts, just trying to get it into the house at a decent number are what I'm dying to experience.

Pro golf, like any career choice, is a journey. I feel like my game can reach the level where I can be extremely successful. There is just lots of hard work that needs to be done!

Stew

[Navig8r]

Good Luck Stew will definitely follow your progress, give em hell!!!

[larrybud]

j0npeterson, on Oct 27 2009, 01:44 PM, said:

larrybud, on Oct 27 2009, 10:38 AM, said:

I hate to be Debbit Downer, but how can someone with a scoring average of 76 turn pro ?

You had to be that guy.

Obviously it's not indicative of his potential...

The guy posts his career plans for all to see, so it's a valid question. I'm not wishing him ill, I hope he's successful. Just trying to get inside his head to see what he's thinking.

[imsocrabby]

good luck stew.


i love the caddy shed. and augusta pines. i really need to get back to texas.

[Golfingbanker]

Good Luck and hang in there!

[swbyps]

I'm another one your neighbors. Live in Spring and work in The Woodlands. I wish I was in a position to do go pro. My game is no where near that level though. Go for your dreams man!

[taki183]

I've always enjoyed your posts and insights Stew. All the best to you in chasing your dream and may the golf gods shine on you! Take no prisoners!

[putt4_66]

StewartBannatyne, on Oct 24 2009, 09:53 PM, said:

Hi Everyone,

I have finally made the decision I have been thinking about since I was quite young, and turned professional. I am currently living in the Woodlands, Texas, and will soon start playing on the Adams Pro Golf Tour Winter Series. I figure my stories might entertain a few of you, and for those of you guys that are up north, might make the winter go by a little quicker!

You can check my blog out at http://stewartbannatyne.blogspot.com.

Hopefully you guys enjoy it!

Stew

I am an Augusta Pines member and student of Donnie Massengale, but I'm more than twice your age. I wish you all the success you dream of and work hard for. I hope to see you around the club. Hopefully these rains storms will cease for a while and the place will dry up.

If you look at my avatar, you will notice it's a pic of me approaching 18 green with the clubhouse in the background.

[HoosierGolfer]

Stewart, Good luck on the tour!

[J13]

Good luck stewart, practice hard and work on the short game, lol remember drive for dough, putt for dough. lol

[Knucklefade]

Stew,

Have fun, go low, get rich and report back!

[swyyyguy]

where did you go to school?

[LucF]

Congrats!
Once your head is right, it's a putting contest out there.
Practice putting. Practice putting. Practice putting.

[stage1350]

Great to see you posting here again, Stewie. Good luck out on the tour!

[FairwayFred]

Good luck Stewart!!!

[TuffKukae]

stage1350, on Oct 30 2009, 07:25 PM, said:

Great to see you posting here again, Stewie. Good luck out on the tour!

Well BSG is down afterall All the same good luck SB, dont be flybynight overhere.

[StewartBannatyne]

swyyyguy, on Oct 30 2009, 09:12 PM, said:

where did you go to school?

I played college golf at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX.

stage1350, on Oct 30 2009, 09:25 PM, said:

Great to see you posting here again, Stewie. Good luck out on the tour!

TuffKukae, on Oct 30 2009, 10:13 PM, said:

stage1350, on Oct 30 2009, 07:25 PM, said:

Great to see you posting here again, Stewie. Good luck out on the tour!

Well BSG is down afterall All the same good luck SB, dont be flybynight overhere.

I'll be doing my best to keep everyone updated everywhere! I love this site, and hopefully I can give a few people a couple of laughs and share some good stories, as I have had many of both over the years!!

Stew