Ahoy there!
I realize it's been some time since I rapped at ya, but guess what? Who cares????
Seriously, if you care, post a comment.
Anyway, The Penguins just lost the cup, but not for a lack of trying (and i really would like the world to remember how hard they fought because I really don't think Sid will ever lose another Cup Final... psst! He doesn't like losing). I'm not too broken up about it, though... I mean, think about it... The Pirates haven't been mathematically eliminated yet!!! So I've still got that going for me... which is nice.
The wonderful thing coming 'cross the pike is The US Open (next week) at Torrey Pines. It's going to be (as it always has been) AWESOME.
Last year, my Dad and I went to The Open at Oakmont, just outside Pittsburgh, and witnessed an event which could only be described (at least in the golfing world) as a "massacre." By the time The Course got through with Tiger, Phil, Cink and the rest of them there was little left save but one, chain smoking Argentine with narry an "official" golf lesson under his belt. Angel Cabrera did better than anyone else last year and that is what made the difference. He outlasted 'em and it was enough to win... which makes him an excellent golfer.
This year, the course is scenic... and it's tough... but it's mostly scenic and it's not nearly as tough as Oakmont. It also happens to be one of both Tiger Woods' and Phil Mickelson's favorite courses and for the first time ever, the opening pairings at The Open are based on current world rankings (Tiger=1, Lefty=2: for the golf illiterrate out there). It should be a showcase, and I can't wait until Fathers' Day weekend.
You see, last year I had the opportunity to walk, view, admire and (most importantly) discuss the grounds at Oakmont with my Father. Jealousy sets in a bit when I constistently remind myself that my Father has played Oakmont about a half dozen times. However, while Oakmont is the hardest course I could ever imagine (and please, don't question this until you see it) Torrey Pines is probably the most scenic. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
You will love The Open... but probably not as much as as I will...
