Congratulations to Jonathan Byrd for his playoff victory last night in Hawaii. An underdog going into Kapalua, Byrd's slow and steady wins the race proves true, though his eagle on the par four 10th during the first round no doubt helped his score and confidence. Byrd's par on 18 made it possible for even bigger underdog Robert Garrigus to enter a sudden death playoff.
The 18th proved a scratch as both golfers made par. A short drive in the stylish 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (ahem, a little endorsement money Hyundai?) to the first tee box led to two more great fairway drives. Byrd had a 3 iron in while Garrigus' mega distance only required a soft 9. Byrd's lengthy draw putt came so close to the hole the trophy engravers were jumping up to inscribe Byrd's name. Alas, that missed putt sat just outside Garrigus' 2 someodd foot putt. Byrd sinks his putt for what seemed like a third playoff hole.
Just then the heavens opened up and told Robert his putt was uphill 15 feet and that's exactly how he played it. Only problem was it was two feet and the plane was level. Needless to say Garrigus blasted his putt another three feet past the hole to end the playoff. I hope to see him at the top of the leaderboards again soon... Now on to the Sony!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Kapalua
The day we've all been waiting for is finally here & I don't know about you, but I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! Tomorrow begins the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at undeniably the most picturesque courses on tour (and one of the most difficult in the opinion of many tour players).
The Plantation Course at Kapalua boasts Maui's most beautiful coastal scenery, 7,400 challenging yards as well as the only par 73 on the PGA. The best part of Kapalua is, in my opinion, the 521 yard par 5 ninth. Players face strong, in your face winds & a massive valley which must be carried on your second shot or you're facing a blind approach to the plateaued green.
Big news out today, defending champ Oglviy withdrew from the tournament due to a finger injury he suffered on the beach earlier this week. Also breaking news, Mehleck didn't take him out of his line up - dummy!
The Plantation Course at Kapalua boasts Maui's most beautiful coastal scenery, 7,400 challenging yards as well as the only par 73 on the PGA. The best part of Kapalua is, in my opinion, the 521 yard par 5 ninth. Players face strong, in your face winds & a massive valley which must be carried on your second shot or you're facing a blind approach to the plateaued green.
Big news out today, defending champ Oglviy withdrew from the tournament due to a finger injury he suffered on the beach earlier this week. Also breaking news, Mehleck didn't take him out of his line up - dummy!
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