If you like exciting golf – today was your day. You know I am a Tiger fan but even if one is not, it has to be admitted the man can light it up. That was some display of putting. If that keeps up, everyone else may as well hit the road. That being said, a reliable source said the greens are to be double-cut and rolled tonight. We have already seen some downhill putts roll by the hole and balls that won’t stay on the greens. The USGA goal – think bowling alley or ice skating rink - only with an incline. It could be great fun to watch but a test of a player’s soul.
For me yesterday was a day to watch some players I have barely or never heard of. You know, the guys that tee off in the first and last three groups that few people but their parents and best buds care about. Doubtless all had to go through qualifying. They are the toast of their home courses and can beat anyone who comes along. Off to the Open they go with the singular hope of being the one guy in a hundred years that can create the miracle four days.
It has to be a humbling experience to go from being a plus player to shooting a pair of 80s or worse. Yet watching many of them yesterday, it doesn’t seem to faze them. They are sponges soaking up the amazing energy that is the US Open and learning from their experiences. I am certain that in a couple of years I will instantly recognize some of the young guys because they will become their dreams. For the older guys who qualified and some young guys as well, this week this was their dream. And although they are headed back home, they just had the experiences of a lifetime.
Got to go behind the scenes a bit today and visit the Caddie hospitality…not much more than our volunteer one. They have cooler massage and chiropractors and in the am I am having this crazy Endomologie (sp?) treatment. This is great fun.
Tomorrow is moving day. Always exciting. Wish that Phil was right in the mix. Hopefully he will have a great day tomorrow.
This is a little short but was out late having some fun with Joy, Beth and Deb. Great to see my kids and sister.
Till tomorrow – nighty night…
Mel
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