Fair n' Square

A few awkwardly beautiful things happened yesterday at the 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Someone unknowingly broke the rules, someone was an absolute gentleman, someone won and someone lost. All of these things happened in what seems like a matter of moments and while it was sad, heartwarming and joyful; I believe this is what golf is all about.

While Dustin Johnson was setting up for his tee shot on 72nd hole of the tournament, I knew it was about to get exciting. His powerful move, a bowed left wrist, which results in a shut club face, was due for an errant shot and unfortunately he proved me right at the wrong moment. Hitting his ball way right it landed in sand which we found out later was a bunker even though it appeared to be a trampled waste area. Although, everything that happens on the golf course is the responsibility of the golfer; The rest I blame on his caddie. Recognizing the situation and informing the golfer, is and has always been the caddies job. This is no exception and Johnson should be looking for a new looper. Give me a call Dustin, when you wake up from your hangover, I could use the work.

Bubba Watson continues to impress me and while I wish he were the champion this year, it just wasn't his time. Shaping his ball all over that penal layout and shooting 4 under in his final round to be the leader in the clubhouse is half of the story. While on the range keeping loose Bubba was informed that Martin Kaymer had made the putt to force the playoff with him and he smiled and was genuinely excited about the opportunity to possibly "playoff" for the championship. This is the spirit of the game and this attitude will bring Bubba a major, when he is ready.

Thankfully, I have spent my share of Sunday mornings watching the European Tour. Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of watching Martin Kaymer and that syrupy swing of his develop and he has become an amazing player. His modesty will take him far but that move and putting stroke of his will take him farther. You win Martin! and you have done so impressively.

Every PGA Championship 20 club professionals, which I aspired to be at one time, play in the years final major, Rob Labritz is my hero. I was lucky enough to rent Rob's condo from him a few years back while I was living in Florida (trying to make a living caddying). Although he did not win this year, he is the envy of every PGA Professional in the business and he deserves it. Thank you for making it a memorable year.