-Holy crap that was a long couple of days. You know, I like watching golf, but even I have limits. If this thing had gone to a playoff I may have bailed (no... I wouldn't have, you're right). But the happiest people in the world right now are the people who bought Thursday tickets (which are usually a lot cheaper than Sunday tickets) and yet got to come back to watch the final round. Turned out to be a wise investment. Also, the USGA doesn't have to issue refunds now. Everyone wins.
-After watching so much coverage of golf the last 5 days and as a byproduct so many golf commercials, I am now an expert on the new Lexus (though, I still don't get why you would be running from people if you own one), Cialis, FloMax (at this point, you can consult me or your doctor before using either) and Taylor Made Burner Drivers.
-Sorry, Tiger, you can blame me for this one. I picked you to win it all, not only in this blog, but also as the number one pick on my fantasy golf team (yes, I play fantasy golf - what of it?) which almost assured that you wouldn't win. It was a double jinx that would have been hard for anyone to overcome. Also, you got screwed from the jump with the draw. I'll keep my mouth shut next month about the British Open.
-I will, however, applaud my pick of David Duval for that same team. I look awfully smart after he finished tied for second. We'll leave the rest of my picks quiet, with good reason.
-For a minute there it looked as if Phil Mickelson was going to pull out a shocking come-from-behind win. Instead, it's his record fifth time finishing in second place. He had the best quote about it though: "Certainly I'm disappointed but now that it's over, I've got more important things going on." Well said.
-I should have been rooting for Ricky Barnes since he is the son of a former Patriots player. But, the collapse that Barnes experienced was expected and so it's hard to root for someone you just know is about to implode. Duval, Mickelson and Woods all trying to make it interesting were the more compelling story lines.
-Every week it seems like the golf announcers pick one word to say over and over again, when a simpler version of the same word will do. This week's word was fescue. God forbid they just say grass.
-I will say this, Twitter got a little more interesting this week with Dan Jenkins Twittering from the course. Who says old people won't embrace technology?
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