Following his encouraging start to the Melwood St George's County Open in Maryland this week, Peter's horror second round of 77 has seen him miss the cut by four shots anbd he will now play the US Open Sectional Qualifying on Monday hoping that his game will turn around in time.

After a solid opening round of 68, Peter made a the worst start possible in round two when he double bogeyed his first hole then dropped another at the second. He staged a minor recovery before the turn and was still in with a good chance of making the weekend at that point but a double at his 10th hole was followed further bogeys and all chance was gone. 

Peter is expected to play his US Open Qualifying in Rockville in Maryland on Monday then play the Rex Hospital Open in Raleigh in North Carolina next week.

It is very hot in College Park in Maryland this week where Peter will play the Melwood Prince George's County Open presented by Under Armour. "I must say it is bloody hot here," said Peter after his first practice round on Tuesday on the University of Maryland's Golf Course.

"I only got to play 9 holes today as they had a pro-am. Hopefully I will get to look at the other 9 holes tomorrow. From what I saw it is a pretty good course.The rough is up also which makes it probably the first track to have genuine rough this year.

"Last week I spent most of the week trying to dial in my sand wedges.I think I did a pretty good job and am looking forward to testing them out."

Peter will also attempt US Open qualifying next Monday at the venue in Rockville in Maryland in an attempt to get a start at this year's US Open at Congressional beginning on June 16th.  

It might have been only 31st that Peter finished at this week's BMW Charity Pro Am in North and South Carolina but there was reason for encouragement as it was his best finish on the Nationwide Tour in 2011.

"It wasn't a perfect week but there was definitely improvement," said Peter soon after he had completed his final round of 70 to finish at 11 under par for the week.

"I went back to my rifle shafts this week and I had much better depth control. Why I even changed at the start of the year only comes down to me being an idiot

"I also changed the putter loft back to -2 degrees loft, which according to those who know is not a good idea but is the only loft I have ever putted well with over the last 15 years - another case of me being an idiot!!!

"Next week I am going to work on my pitching most of the week and tighten up the putter a little for Maryland."

Peter has safely negotiated his way through the opening two rounds of the BMW Charity Pro Am Presented by Synnex on the border of North and South Carolina. At the completion of 36 holes Peter is in 31st position at 7 under, his round of 71 today played over the more demanding Thornblade Club.

Peter's opening round of 67 yesterday at the Carolina Country Club was impressive with a significant improvement in his putting. Peter made a few changes to his set-up and it seemed to work yesterday although not quite as sharp on day two.

"I set the putter up the same as the old days with - 2 degree loft," said Peter after round one. "It seemed to work pretty well. It seems to combine well with the fact that I like putting the ball forward in my stance. I find it easier to line up when it is forward."

Peter will now play the one remaining course in the rotation, the Brights Creek Golf Club, before the event returns to the host course the Thornblade Golf Club in Greer in South Carolina.