Sa-moke-in’
So last weekend, my father-in-law and I go to The Travelers, a PGA tournament held in northern CT each year. Been around a long time, good tournament. They don’t get all the top players, but do get a fair sampling. I believe I hear 8 of the top-20 (something like that) - not bad for what is fairly considered more of a “lesser” tournament on the Tour. We decide not to follow any specific group, but rather take a route that covers several of the better holes on the course - and in so doing, expect to see many (if not all) of the golfers on the day. Fine.
We’re sitting off the 2nd green (good spot - as you can also see the 4th green, and the 3rd tee). Right in front of us walks this hot… check that, really hot… check that, ab-so-lutely sa-moke-in’ hot young lady. Being males, we both noticed immediately (as did the rest of the gallery, one would assume).
My father-in-law spoke first, “Wow - she’s as good-looking as Tiger’s wife.”
Me (in all seriousness), “Nope - she’s actually better-looking. Mercy.”
It’s clear she’s not just a random spectator, she’s clearly with one of the golfers. We look out to see who’s coming up the fairway - for a woman this gorgeous, *has* to be someone of note, right? Um… well… anyone ever heard of Matt Jones or Vaughn Taylor? I hadn’t. Now, I don’t follow the PGA like my father-in-law does - but… well, he hadn’t heard of either of these guys either.
They’re both young guys, and we may very well hear of them in the future - but for now? Who are these guys? Based on her squeal of delight when Taylor sank a birdie putt, we concluded she was indeed with Mr. Taylor. I believe Taylor ended up finishing fairly well in the tournament, but the dude’s already got quite a prize.
Mercy. I really should’ve stayed with golf a lot longer (cuz, well… clearly had I put in the effort, I no doubt would’ve gained my PGA tour card, right?) But I guess my point is that we often think of the stars in the major sports as the ones who do well with the ladies. Here’s a virtual no-name in golf and… well, he’s doing very well. Nice job, Mr. Taylor. Nice job.
July 13th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Jesus, Clifford - you now have a Blackberry, would it have been so difficult for you to snap a picture and post here?
Sheesh…
July 14th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Gonzo, you ignorant slut.
This is golf. It’s a gentleman’s (and/or lady’s) game - which means that every precaution must be taken to ensure as close to absolute silence with each swing/stroke as possible. Thus, Blackberries and all related phone-like equipment are not allowed on the course during the tournament. We were literally patted down… not for alcohol or weapons - but for phones (including phones with cameras).
Aside from that, I was there with my father-in-law - which necessarily means, I’m with the guy whose daughter I’m married to. A quick chat about a random hot chick is certainly allowed… but pulling out a camera to take as many photos as possible to share with friends, while necessarily ogling said hottie well beyond the “acceptable” time frame? Bad form when with a father-in-law, all I’m sayin’.