Yesterday the U.S. Open was on TV from 10 a.m. to about 7 p.m. Guess how much of it I watched. That isn’t a trick question. If you said, “All of it,” you’re close to being right.<\/p>\n
How can you not watch Pebble Beach on a sunny day? Even the “inland” holes are gorgeous. No wonder we gladly fork over $425 to play a round there. <\/p>\n
I didn’t stay parked for all that time, I would go out and do a bit of yard work, hit some balls in the backyard, fall asleep on the couch, but I overall I saw a lot<\/i> of golf. <\/p>\n
Phil caught fire, Tiger did squat, and I don’t know how many players I saw get eaten up by the green complex around number 14. <\/p>\n
That’s why I love the Open. It’s the people’s major. It makes players take 8s and 9s. When’s the last time they made an 8 on a hole? When’s the last time you<\/i> made one? Welcome to our game.<\/p>\n
Today I have a barbecue to go to in the afternoon so I’ll only get to watch for an hour or so. Just as well. My eyes need the rest.<\/p>\n
But tomorrow, my favorite day of the year, I’ll be there for every shot. I hope all of you get to see it, too.<\/p>\n
My new book, The Golfing Self<\/i><\/b>, is now available at www.therecreationalgolfer.com<\/a>. It will change everything about the way you play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yesterday the U.S. Open was on TV from 10 a.m. to about 7 p.m. Guess how much of it I watched. That isn’t a trick question. If you said, “All of it,” you’re close to being right. How can you not watch Pebble Beach on a sunny day? Even the “inland” holes are gorgeous. No … Continue reading My Eyes Are Still Bleary<\/span>