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Fathers Day 2010 – A tribute to my Dad
Best Father’s Day wishes to my Dad, who has been all one could ask for in that department.
Thanks
I’d like to thank my Dad for being a great role model. My role model wasn’t ever Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods or some pro athlete. It was and continues to be my Dad.
Thanks for introducing me to skiing, Alta, the Utah Utes, Greek traditions, Southern Utah, Arches National Park, corny jokes, hard work, Dick’s Cafe, writing, being classy, being generous, doing things right, having bushy eyebrows, photography, ghost towns, corny jokes, providing me a good home when I grew up, showing me what being a great host is, being my catcher-coaching me in little league baseball.
I’d especially like to thank my Dad for these these things which have had a huge impact on my life:
Marrying my great Mother (her memory is eternal).
Recognizing that I had a passion for drums and paying for my music lessons for so many years. That started me on an absolutely fantastic life path. I had so many unique and amazing experiences as a professional musician and have made so many great friends as a result, including my lovely wife. None of what I have right now would be here without that seed you planted.
Last but not least, thanks introducing me to GOLF. Though there are times I wish you’d never put a putter in my hands I’m thankful for that first set of Browning Automatic blades. I think there are times when my golf opponents wish I’d never put a putter in my hands either. That is because you and I used to have putting contests in the den when I was a little kid.
And Dad, thanks for the 100’s of rounds of golf and the subsequent quality time we’ve spent together. The last round we played was a true test of patience, capped off with you chipping in for eagle to WIN the tournament for us!
US OPEN after three rounds
Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Categories: PGA Tour • Tiger Woods
Tags: Dustin Johnson • Pebble Beach • Phil Mickelson • Tiger Woods • US OPEN
Categories: PGA Tour • Tiger Woods
Tags: Dustin Johnson • Pebble Beach • Phil Mickelson • Tiger Woods • US OPEN
Phil Mickelson lost two shots to par today, and lost considerable ground. He and Ernie Els sit seven shots from Dustin Johnson’s lead of -6. Tiger Woods fired a 66 to put himself in the 3rd spot on the leaderboard, five shots back. In solo second is Graeme McDowell, three shots back.
Thoughts
Tiger Woods is five back. Does he have enough game right now to make up the lead? Typically leaders don’t run away and hide on Sunday at a US OPEN.
Graeme McDowell is three back and will be playing in the final group. I don’t expect him to win, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him shoot a round in the high 70’s under the pressure of the situation.
Phil Micelson and Ernie Els have a remote chance if they go low and Dustin Johnson gags.
Mike Weir had a ton of media coverage on Thursday after shooting a round of 71. Since then he’s followed it up with rounds of 79 and 83.
Tom Watson must have found the golf fountain of youth. He’s T16 going into Sunday. Very cool.
Dustin Johnson
Leader Dustin Johnson knows how to do one thing: win at Pebble Beach. He’s leading the field in driving distance at over 325 and also in greens in regulation. The difference is that this is a major championship. Typically players who haven’t been in this position before melt down. Will DJ melt and gain “experience” for next time or can he hold on to his three shot lead? Tomorrow will be interesting.
Unfair holes?
Every US OPEN there is whining about holes being unfair. Puhlease… the test is the same for all players.
Getting sick of buying batteries for my Bushnell Tour V2
Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Golf Laser Range Finder
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Golf Laser Range Finder
I recently bought a two pack of Duracell CR2 batteries for my Bushnell Tour V2 range finder. These batteries aren’t that easy to find. The first battery lasted 35 holes (18+17). The next battery I installed I used for 18 holes. The next round a few days later I busted out the laser and the battery was already dead. So I’m at basically an average of one battery per 1.5 rounds. This is not acceptable, especially for batteries which are hard to find and run up to as much as $10 each. Either something has gone wrong with my V2 or Duracells don’t last at all. I’m trying an Energizer next.
If none of these pan out, I’ll be in the market for a new laser rangefinder to replace my Bushnell Tour V2. Suggestions welcomed.
US OPEN TV Times
U.S. Open
USGA
Thursday 6/17 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET ESPN
Thursday 6/17 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET ESPN
Thursday 6/17 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET ESPN
Friday 6/18 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET NBC
Friday 6/18 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET NBC
Friday 6/18 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET ESPN
Saturday 6/19 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM ET NBC
Sunday 6/20 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET NBC
LPGA State Farm Classic
LPGA Tour
Thursday 6/10 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET GOLF
Friday 6/11 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 6/12 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET GOLF
Sunday 6/13 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET GOLF
St. Jude Classic Presented by Smith & Nephew
PGA TOUR
Thursday 6/10 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF
Friday 6/11 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 6/12 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET CBS
Sunday 6/13 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET CBS
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