Way To Go Freddie!

Most of you don't know this but Fred Couples is my all time favorite golfer. I started watching him for as long as I can remember. I guess it was the late 80's. His silky smooth swing captured my attention and has stuck with me sense. I have tried numerous times to copy Fred's swing, but I haven't yet. Oh well. Fred finished T-8 at the Buick in his best finish in two years. His back has been a problem for many years and has kept him from playing the way he is capable. Fred started seeing a doctor in Texas and he has helped a ton. Keep it up Fred and I hope to see you beat the record for the most consecutive cuts at the Masters this year and maybe you wear the green jacket again. This could be the year!

Shark Laugh Strange Wilderness

Thought you might find this funny. I did. I am still laughing. I will be posting about the FBR tomorrow.

History was made...Part II

It is now Monday and Tiger did not disappoint anyone when he tied Arnold for 62 wins. He had a few stumbles along the way, but still conquered. I was on a roll yesterday with my post, but I decided that nobody wanted to read a novel in one day so I am breaking it up into pieces. Golf has been a huge part of my life and I have decided recently that I must pursue a career in golf. Since I am an average scratch golfer I dont have the ability or the funds to play on the professional level. I have decided instead to start a golf publication, club design, and instruction business. It is in its infancy right now, so I have resorted to taking a job that I am not excited about, but it pays the bills and will help fund this exciting venture. I have come to the conclusion that I can't stay an employee very much longer. I am just not built for it. I am wired differently than most people. I cant stand working for someone else. I have been a business owner before and I loved it. It was me and it is what I am good at. I am not sure who is reading this blog but it sure is a great way to vent and talk about things. Sharing it with you is helpful and comforting. All comments are welcomed and any help or donations are greatly needed and appreciated. I look forward to updating everyone on how my venture is coming along.

History in the making? Part 1

I am writing this while watching the Buick Open. I am also watching history again. Tiger is about to tie Arnold Palmer for PGA victories at 62. I know it is early, but with a 10 shot lead I am pretty sure he has it wrapped up. The man is amazing and it is a pleasure to watch him work. I was one of those that did not care for him in his early years. I was jealous. I have to admit it. You see, Tiger and I are the same age. I remember playing in junior tournaments with him. I never had the chance to be in the same group or even play in the next group. I dont remember alot of hoopla or press around him. I just remember people talking about how good he was. I have to say that I didnt get a chance to be around to see him hoist any trophies because I played so early that I was back at home before he even finished. A little scoring humor for those that need a laugh. I still have some jealous tendacies while watching him and a few others that I have followed through the years. I am jealous that I didnt have the work ethic or desire to practice and devote my youth to this game. I have always had that extra "talent" that other amatuers didn't have. Too bad I wasted it. I grew up on a golf course and the driving range was two holes away from my house. Maybe I wasn't able to appreciate how fortunate I was to have that in my backyard. As I have gotten older I understand how expensive this sport is and how lucky I was to have two wonderful parents that could afford a country club membership for me to learn the game that I still love. I dont regret alot of things in life but I do regret not devoting every second of my youth on golf. At my age now I have responsibilities and everyday aspects of life like work and bills. Golf takes a backseat to those things. I am now and will probably always be a lifetime amateur. Every now and then I see glimpses of wonder and perfection in my golf swing, maybe a USGA event will get me between the ropes of a PGA event through an amatuer exemption. But until then I will continue to watch the best that will ever play this game do something we all have had dreams of.
Part 2 coming......

Great job Luke!

I have been following an aspiring pro lately and his name is Luke Swilor. Luke is playing in a few Butch Tour Vegas Tour before the Canadian Tour starts up full time. Luke finished tied for 7th and earned $1000 for his efforts today. Luke got off to a great start with a 68 then shot a 71, but had a bad day today with an 80. Luke is a full time member on the Canadian Tour. Check out his site and blog at lukeswilor.com

Keep your chin up John!

With all the news this week surrounding John Daly I just have to say a few things. I would like to start off saying that I am a huge fan of John and may be a little biased. The news today says that John got turned down by the FBR open for a sponsors exemption. They instead gave it to Jason Day the new "IT" player that nobody wants to follow pass the first tee. If anybody ahs ever had the chance to follow John in a tournament then you would understand why the sponsors want him to play. He has a crowd as large as Tiger everytime he plays. John could be 30 over par and people would still follow. Tournaments make a killing when he shows. The FBR has screwed up big time on this one. This is a huge financial blunder considering all the press John is getting lately. Every tournament director should have John on their list, bottom line. What he does in his spare time is his business. Last weekend was one of the biggest and laid back tournaments of the year. I would have been hanging from every celebrity ceiling fan I could find, get a few winks, stagger to the teebox and knock down a 3 iron stinger up the left side. Do your thing John its who you are and some of us can't get enough of it. Listen to Butch and get that tempo in HARMONy, harmony get it. Butch Harmon...harmony get it. Oh well I thought it was clever.

On a sad note:
Tour caddie Steve Duplantis was killed today when he was struck by a taxi cab while crossing the street in San Diego. Steve was only 35.

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Good Luck D'Rae

I would like to tell everyone that D'Rae Ward the talented and lovely female professional that I have written about has retired. I checked out her website the other day and she wrote an update on her 08 status. You can check out her site and read the whole story. She has started a web site design company and is working to pay off huge credit card bills that she ran up trying to pursue her professional career. I wish D'Rae the best and I hope she continues playing the game we all love.

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Its been a while!!

I have not quit the game yet. I have been through a pretty rough winter and I just did not have the time or content for this blog. But I am back now. I want to hear form all of you and send me comments on what you want to here about. I am currently working on starting a local golf publication in the north and south carolina area. I am also working on some apparel and club design stuff. I will be posting more often and if anyone wants to contribute to my new business ventures please do. I might have a seperate site up or I may just take donations here. I will keep you all up to speed. Thanks for coming back even though I had nothing to say. I look forward to hearing from you all.