Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Monday US Open Practice Round

Took the day off today to attend the US Open practice round at the storied Olympic Club in San Francisco. Some thoughts, tips if you are attending and pics from the day:

  • With Geoff Olgilvy's unshaven mug, red eyes and porn stash he'd fit in nicely with the rif raff on Hyde and Turk
  • War Eagle Jason Dufner chews Copenhagen. Yeah - I'm shocked too.
  • Rickey Fowler = good guy - he signed autographs for 15-20 minutes.
  • Signing autographs is hard work. I've got a whole new appreciation for anyone that does. Fowler's caddy worked crowd control, item runner and ensured the kids got signed all while still holding the 45 lb. tour bag.
  • Ever since Chris Mullin gave me dagger eyes when I asked for his autograph while he was on the elliptical in the Cal Poly gym, I've never been into autographs however I had Steve Stricker sign my ground pass. You can tell Stricker is good people.
  • No other spectator sports requires more walking. All told I walked 23,000+ steps yesterday. That's right. I counted them.
  • If you want to go to a practice round Tuesday or Wednesday. Don't but a ticket in advance. You should be able to get alone below face on the shuttle in or outside of will call.
  • If you need to meet someone, meet them at the Information booth which is in the main concessions/promotions/area right after you enter through the main admissions gate
  • Stand at the top of the bleachers behind the 18th green and you've got a great view of  18, the 8th green and the 9th tee.
  • Local Ohio pro Dennis Miller, who qualified locally was wearing a Niners hat. Great way to get the local crowd behind you.
My Picks
  • Sentimental Picks: 1) Michael Allen - Champions Tour Player and long-time Olympic Club Member who qualified 2) Phil - Still hoping that he redeems himself for his collapse in 08' at Winged Foot
  • Realistic - Steve Stricker, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Tiger

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