I definitely think it prepared me. Getting the experience to play against some of the best players in the world at such a high level prepares you for any type of competition.

I feel pressure wherever I go. I'm nervous for everything, even club games at home. It's getting a little easier, but I still feel nervous everyday.

One of my teammates said he was lifting his hand up, signaling (another referee) to wait. And I thought he was giving me a high five. It was one of the most embarrassing things ever. He kind of looked at me and was like 'OK?' It was really embarrassing.

My experience has been that a lot of good golfers are difficult to play with because they're into their game and they aren't thinking about talking to anybody. But the guy who was the most fun to be around and to play with was Mickey. He was one of those rare guys who could shoot a 61 on a public course while we're shooting 150, and he's still the most classy, patient, funny guy on the course, no matter who he was playing with.

I think it's been a good experience to play against Spackenkill players because they're always so talented. We held our own on a hard course.

With the way they set up the tournament, we don't really play to win and advance but for experience in game situations. It's more of a working tournament for us.