They're Running...
Date Written: January 12, 2009
In horse racing parlance, "The horses are all in the gate... THEY'RE RUNNING!"
Right out of the gate, a horse called, "Ogilvy" made the field look like they were standing still in the first event of the year. He wobbled as he turned for home but then distanced himself from the field by collecting four birdies and an eagle over the homestretch, to win as they say, "handily" by six lengths.
Here's a little something for us form players to consider for next year: It's the middle of Summer in Australia. The Southern Hemisphere players have just concluded a heavy competitive schedule. Their compatriots, the Northern Hemisphere nags, stashed their saddles in their respective barns after the Tour Championship at the end of September. Watching Ogilvy seemingly hit every shot straight over the flag on the roller-coaster course called Kapalua, in hindsight might validate the choice of any "Aussie" or "So. African" next year at this early season event.
The second best headline of the week could have been, "He's Back!" which would apply to Davis Love who tied with Anthony Kim (aka Mr. Belt Buckle) for a nice (T-2) showing. Being healthy for the first time in a couple of years, might mean "Big Love" (not in the Mormon sense) is in for a "Big Season."
As far as our funky pool goes, the best finish was posted by Ms. Jan Jones of Duchin Room fame who picked the walking belt buckle. Nice goin' Jan. Perennial contenders, Art and Pat got off to a nice start...scoring with Big Ernie, (T-6) who could have been a contender except for a dull third round when he couldn't make a putt.
We now island-hop to Oahu for event number two...the Sony. Seven of us like Stricker, and six have pre-voted for "The Tank" (KJ Choi). Mighty Mouse (Tadd Fujikawa) is not in the field. Darn.
Finally, I funny forward from fellow hack, John Manocheo, entitled:
"Will I Live To See 80?"
"After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, my new primary care doctor said I was doing "fairly well" for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?"
He asked, "Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?"
"Oh no," I replied. "I'm not doing drugs, either!"
Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?"
I said, "No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!"
"Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, fishing or bicycling?"
"No, I don't," I said.
He asked, "Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?"
"No, " I said.
He looked at me and said, "Then why do you even give a shit?"
Date Written: January 12, 2009
In horse racing parlance, "The horses are all in the gate... THEY'RE RUNNING!"Right out of the gate, a horse called, "Ogilvy" made the field look like they were standing still in the first event of the year. He wobbled as he turned for home but then distanced himself from the field by collecting four birdies and an eagle over the homestretch, to win as they say, "handily" by six lengths.
Here's a little something for us form players to consider for next year: It's the middle of Summer in Australia. The Southern Hemisphere players have just concluded a heavy competitive schedule. Their compatriots, the Northern Hemisphere nags, stashed their saddles in their respective barns after the Tour Championship at the end of September. Watching Ogilvy seemingly hit every shot straight over the flag on the roller-coaster course called Kapalua, in hindsight might validate the choice of any "Aussie" or "So. African" next year at this early season event.
The second best headline of the week could have been, "He's Back!" which would apply to Davis Love who tied with Anthony Kim (aka Mr. Belt Buckle) for a nice (T-2) showing. Being healthy for the first time in a couple of years, might mean "Big Love" (not in the Mormon sense) is in for a "Big Season."
As far as our funky pool goes, the best finish was posted by Ms. Jan Jones of Duchin Room fame who picked the walking belt buckle. Nice goin' Jan. Perennial contenders, Art and Pat got off to a nice start...scoring with Big Ernie, (T-6) who could have been a contender except for a dull third round when he couldn't make a putt.
We now island-hop to Oahu for event number two...the Sony. Seven of us like Stricker, and six have pre-voted for "The Tank" (KJ Choi). Mighty Mouse (Tadd Fujikawa) is not in the field. Darn.
Finally, I funny forward from fellow hack, John Manocheo, entitled:
"Will I Live To See 80?"
"After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, my new primary care doctor said I was doing "fairly well" for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?"
He asked, "Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?"
"Oh no," I replied. "I'm not doing drugs, either!"
Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?"
I said, "No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!"
"Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, fishing or bicycling?"
"No, I don't," I said.
He asked, "Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?"
"No, " I said.
He looked at me and said, "Then why do you even give a shit?"
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