Tiger's Back... and I'm Ready for a Hybrid - Finally!

Do you think the Television Network "suits" are thrilled to have Tiger back? Take a look at the PGA ratings lately for the answer. I've watched a little golf in the last month... more than anything, just to see some green grass!!! Geez, this has been a long winter! And my week in Grand Cayman didn't help all that much. It's like a massage... feels sooooo good while it's happening but the glow wears off in a couple hours. 

I digress.  How many times have you looked at a leader board during Tiger's layoff and wonder if they put the Nationwide Tour stats up by mistake? Good Lord, I've seen leader boards with ONE name that I recognize. Yeah, they're all great golfers, but ya gotta be a purist to appreciate them. I'm really looking forward to the match play with Tiger and the top Europeans in the field this weekend!

And, speaking of purists, I'm one - albeit a high handicap one. I've resisted going the hybrid route until now. But, I've finally seen the light. (Translation: I've finally come to grips with the fact that, to paraphrase a CaddyShack line, I'm not good!)  OK, so I CAN'T hit a 3 Iron. I'm going to break out just one hybrid to replace the 3 & 4 this spring. That damned 190 to 200 yard shot has been killing me.

 There's a certain friend who will laugh hysterically upon reading this. He's been chiding me for 3 years now and would get so irritated at my stubborn resistance. 

Cheers,

Dick

Will Tiger Woods win at Torrey Pines?

It's good to see Tiger back... and, after a rusty round on Thursday at the U.S. Open, he's back in the hunt for Sunday. That's pretty amazing after knee surgery and a 6-week layoff! As an avid NHL Hockey fan, I was amused by Tiger's comment a couple weeks ago that nobody watches hockey on TV anymore. While Detroit during the Stanley Cup finals, he was asked if he is pulling for the Detroit Red Wings or the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Setting political correctness aside, the NHL fired back pointing out that national ratings for the finals on NBC set a new record this year while the ratings for PGA Golf are in the toilet - unless Tiger is playing. Ratings during his layoff after surgery were abysmal. Showing his political prowess, Tiger explained that he loves to attend NHL games - he just doesn't like watching on TV. (Right!)

After the U.S. Open is over could it be your turn to play Torrey Pines? One of our most popular golf vacation packages at Gateway Golf Vacations consists of 3 rounds at Torrey Pines and 3 nights lodging at the Sonoran Suites at Torry Ridge. Check out all of our golf vacations at www.golf-vacation.com.

Before I get back to work, I want to reiterate the "tip" I had in the last post: Costco stores are now selling discount certificates for greens fees at 1,200 courses around the country. You get two $50 certificates for $75. Look at the course listings at teetime.com

Cheers,

Dick

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