Tap in birdie on 16, up 2 with 2 to play. Sounds easy. Watching the show that was Phil vs Tiger was a great joy for a long time on Sunday. Sadly it fell apart at the end and both ended up well shy of where they needed to get. It was unlikely either would post a low enough number but for a long time it seemed at least possible. If Phil ever learns to putt under pressure he’ll win a lot more majors.
The Masters is one of the great sporting events we witness every year and this weeks with perfect weather all 4 days was another treat – all 74 holes this year.
One of the few bad things was that ultimately the tournament wasn’t really won. Yes, in the end Cabrera was the Champion but I’m not real sure you can honestly say we went out and won the tournament. Kenny Perry – who I really feel bad for, just a GREAT guy who I was pulling for – finished bogey-bogey to give two other guys a chance. On the first playoff hole two guys in perfect spots in the fairway let a guy who was dead behind a tree and hit another tree trying to hack out stick around and then get away with a Par to win. But often times that’s what tough golf tournaments are…a battle of attrition, especially at The Masters.
Can’t wait for the return to Bethpage – although it won’t be long until I’m tired of hearing how it’s a public muni course – we get it okay. And just under a year until the next Masters!
