Like millions of other duffers across the country, I am transfixed by Tiger Woods. If he’s in a tournament, I’m watching it. And if he’s on the leaderboard on Sunday, well, the kids and the chores will have to wait.
I’ll be honest: I openly root for Woods to win. I know it’s like cheering for Microsoft, but I can’t help myself. I’m simply in awe of what he’s done.
That said, I’ll be pulling for Phil Mickelson this week in the U.S. Open. I’ve had the chance to get to know Mickelson and his wife, Amy. I can’t say they’re friends, but every time I’ve talked to Amy, she’s been nothing but gracious.
And as a married man myself, I can’t imagine what Mickelson is going through, knowing Amy will have surgery for breast cancer on July 1. If it was my wife, I’m not sure I could concentrate at my job at all, yet Mickelson is at Bethpage Black, hoping to bring the trophy home.
I don’t know if Mickelson will be able to hold himself together, but I’d love to see him walk down the 18th fairway Sunday with victory in hand, the New York crowds at Bethpage wildly cheering his every step.
I’m rooting for MickelsonJune 17th, 2009, 8:47 am · Post a Comment · posted by Scott BordowLeave a Reply |
