The first day of the SBS Open finished today that included the female Big Break winner Briana Vega. Bri did not have a good day at Turtle Bay in her quest to cash in on her lovely prize for winning the Big Break. Bri shot a day one high of 81 that was helped with carding a 9 on number nine. A quad does not help your round any. I do not know the circumstances with that hole, but it is safe to say that o.b. or water was involved. The pressure had to be enormous for her, but she had enough time to prepare for this event. I am not discounting her talent, but she should take this as a learning experience and go try and win on the Futures Tour.
There was another Big Break winner that had a chance to cash in a once in a lifetime opportunity. Denny Hepler won the male Big Break last year and he was given a chance to play in the Turtle Bay Championship. Denny had a tough first day, but rebounded on days two and three. Although no cuts are on the Champions Tour, Denny did shoot 77,72,73. That earned him a check for a whopping $1168. Denny certainly has some talent and we will probably see more of him soon.
As far as the Big Break goes, I believe the prizes are too generous. Giving someone that wins a reality show a chance to play in the top level tours is a little much. These players just are not ready for this yet. Briana's best finish last year on the Futures Tour was 4th and only made 4 cuts out of 17 starts. Her scoring average was 75. That just wont cut it on the LPGA. They are setting these folks up for failure. I know I sound harsh, but it is the truth. I wish Bri the best of luck this year and I hope shes plays well in the Longs Drug tournament which was her other prized exemption.
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