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Labor Day Weekend 2005

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I had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. On Friday night I went to The Dukes of Hazzard with my buddy Mo. Saturday morning I woke up early and drove down to Sterling Heights to hang out with a couple good friends, Lindsay and Jere. We went out golfing (shot a 44), watched the Michigan game, went out for burgers and beer, and then had a few at night. Nothing too exciting but once in awhile, those are the best times. Not much beats having a good time with your best friends.

Sunday afternoon I came back to Saginaw and just chilled around my apartment. Monday afternoon I went out golfing 18 (shot 46-48) with my brother and hit up the grocery store on the way home. I started to get a headache on the back 9 and as the night wore on it got worse. I was in bed by 10 for some much needed sleep. Today it’s back to work, but with no classes at SVSU it’s been a quiet day. I really like these long weekend.

Upcoming 2005 Golf Trip

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Go Whackers

On Saturday I take off for NW Michigan for my summer golf trip. I’ll be playing 18 at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs on Saturday and then off to Boyne Mountain for a few days to play the Alpine and Monument. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday are the heart of the trip, which we call the Hackers/Whackers McDuff Open. 20 guys go for the trip and we play 36 holes of golf each of the three days. Each 18 hole round has a unique format with everything planned out ahead of time. Needless to say, there will be lots of gambling, booze, and laughs.

Over the past week or so I’ve been getting my golf game into top form for the trip. Just call me Lance Armstrong, because I’m peaking at the right time of the season. Saturday I shot a 44, Sunday a 39, and Monday a 40. 50 Titleist Pro V1 balls and a new Nike Dri-Fit shirt arrived on Monday. A few weeks ago I replaced my 3-5 irons with hybrids that are easy to hit and have a nice straight ball flight. About a month ago I bought a new driver, which I’m just crushing. I’ve never been able to hit a driver in my life, but this one is different. I actually have confidence taking it out of the bag. I’ve spent my share of money on golf equipment this summer, even taking a series of 3 lessons, and it is all in preparation for the Hackers/Whackers.

The shit talking has started and signs like the one pictured above have started to appear back in my hometown where most of the golfers live.

In addition to having Monday and Tuesday off work I took Friday off to get ready and Wednesday off to re-cooperate. I can’t wait to get out of town!

Women's Golf

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The LPGA is really catching on. I even had my TV on split screen today while watching the PGA. I see a lot of young girls/women becoming interested in golf in the near future. Just look at the success of some of the younger women golfers. In the LPGA Championship that finished today, Michelle Wie, a 15-year-old amateur, finished in 2nd place. Paula Creamer, who just graduated from high school, tied for third after winning her first tournament just a few weeks back. Both of these young women are beautiful and are great faces for golf. Natalie Gulbis, who is one of the most attractive women in sports and another young talent at the age of 22, finished tied for 5th. Add in Annika Sorenstam, who has dominated the LPGA over the last few years while winning 6 of the 8 events she has entered this year, and women’s golf is quickly becoming a hot item in more ways than one.

The 4th Green

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Green Jacket. Every golfer wants one, but few ever get one. Today Tiger Woods won his 4th by winning the 2005 Masters at Augusta National.

Tiger started Sunday at the Masters down by 4 strokes with 27 holes left to play. Woods birdied the first 4 holes of the morning to make it 7 in a row going back to Saturday and found himself with a 2 stroke lead over Chris DiMarco. The #1 golfer in the world turned a 4 shot deficit into a 2 stroke advantage in just 4 holes. Yes, with the win, he also took over the #1 ranking as the world’s top golfer. Maybe winning his 9th major championship will silence the critics and prove that his swing changes have been worth it.

I watched all five hours of television coverage today and it was the greatest golf tournament I’ve ever watched. DiMarco and Woods went back and forth for 18 holes and both ended up at -12. When Tiger chipped in for birdie on 16 I jumped out of my chair and went nuts. It looked as if he was going to bogey the hole with DiMarco in good position for birdie and a possible chance at taking the lead, but instead Tiger pushed his lead to two. Woods nearly gave the tournament away by shooting bogey on the final two holes, but came through with a birdie on the first playoff hole for a win.

It was a great competition to watch and seeing Phil Mickelson slip that green jacket onto Tiger’s shoulders during the traditional ceremony in the Butler Cabin was sweet. Phil was wearing his traditional fake smile and I can only imagine what was running through Tiger’s mind at the moment. After all, it’s no secret the two aren’t the best of friends.