Serenity Now
I woke up this morning and didn't think about it. I went and worked out - again, didn't think about it. Then I worked for a couple hours - nope. But then it hit me - I'm not in Miami today.
This exact time last year, I was working my ass off and having the time of my life at the Ford Championhip at Doral. It was like a dream -- skipping class for a couple weeks, fly to Miami, and hang out at the PGA TOUR event with Tiger, Phil, Sergio, and others. Just think -- free food and drinks for two weeks and crash in a 5-star resort with a $400/night hotel room. A fricken waffle cost $16!! Damn, that was the life. Hell I even got paid for it all.
The 2006 version teed off today -- this time with Tiger and an even better field. It's the top field of the year so far on tour, and probably ranks right up there withe U.S. Open and the Masters. My former boss is the tournament director and he has aruably become a South Florida celebrity. He's getting praised over and over for bringing the tournmaent back to life. It had faiiled to attract top players for years - and public interest was definitely waning. In 2006, he motivated 6 of the top 10 players in the world to come - including Tiger. During the final round, Tiger and Phil were squared off - and we all felt like it was the Super Bowl. What an exciting day - and I had a front-row seat! I even got to shake hands to congratulate Tiger after he won on the final hole.
I got an invite to go back this year, but had to pass it up. And now I'm sobbing all over my keyboard at work.
This exact time last year, I was working my ass off and having the time of my life at the Ford Championhip at Doral. It was like a dream -- skipping class for a couple weeks, fly to Miami, and hang out at the PGA TOUR event with Tiger, Phil, Sergio, and others. Just think -- free food and drinks for two weeks and crash in a 5-star resort with a $400/night hotel room. A fricken waffle cost $16!! Damn, that was the life. Hell I even got paid for it all.
The 2006 version teed off today -- this time with Tiger and an even better field. It's the top field of the year so far on tour, and probably ranks right up there withe U.S. Open and the Masters. My former boss is the tournament director and he has aruably become a South Florida celebrity. He's getting praised over and over for bringing the tournmaent back to life. It had faiiled to attract top players for years - and public interest was definitely waning. In 2006, he motivated 6 of the top 10 players in the world to come - including Tiger. During the final round, Tiger and Phil were squared off - and we all felt like it was the Super Bowl. What an exciting day - and I had a front-row seat! I even got to shake hands to congratulate Tiger after he won on the final hole.
I got an invite to go back this year, but had to pass it up. And now I'm sobbing all over my keyboard at work.
posted by The Divoteer at 10:19 AM
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