Happy Memorial Day everybody!
- Finally, the string of top ranked golfers not being able to close ends as Adam Scott caps off his first day as world number one with a victory at the Colonial. A lot of people are still going to question whether or not Scott truly deserves to be number one with Tiger Woods on the shelf, but a few more wins like these should silence any doubters he may have.
- While one number one was winning, a former number one was returning to glory as Rory McIlroy came from seven shots back to win the premier event on the European Tour, the BMW PGA Championship. A lot of people are going to talk about this win in the context of Rory's week, which came off the announcement that he ended his engagement to his girlfriend, but it should be spoken in the context of golf - Rory won a big event with a tough field in a Ryder Cup year right before the second major of the year. That is far more significant than any personal life stuff Rory may be going through.
- It was good to see Jason Dufner back in contention, but he needs to improve his putting if he wants to be considered a world class player. He missed several really short putts in the weekend that ended any chance he had to win the tournament. In terms of ball striking, Dufner is as good as anyone on Tour. Those putts inside of 10 feet, however, is a real problem for him, and one someone his age should not be experiencing.
- I have to apologize, because I seem to always forget about Jessica Korda. I get so excited about several of these other young stars going great things on the LPGA Tour that Korda seems to get lost in the shuffle, but don't be mistaken - Korda's game matches up with anyone's. Korda, however, is not as consistent as the likes of Lydia Ko or Lexi Thompson - her second win this season was only her third top 10 in 2014.
- It's amazing how similar Korda is to the woman who came in second place - Anna Nordqvist. Her runner up finish was only her third top 10 of the season, as well, and she had two victories prior to this tournament. Neither Korda nor Nordqvist have to apologize - two trophies ties them for first place for most victories this season - but they could be in an elite class if they were able to challenge more frequently.
- Michelle Wie may very well be the Player Of The Year this season, and were it not for a first round 71, she would have the victories to prove it. Even with only one win, however, she seems to never finish outside the top 10 anymore. Wie's issues have been starting tournaments - she has a round in the 70's either on Thursday or Friday every tournament this season. If she played as well during the week as she does on weekends, she'd have to buy a new house to hold all those trophies.
- Incredibly soon we will be seeing Charley Hull join the ranks of Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson as teenage winners on the LPGA Tour. She has the game and the temperament to stand on their level - the only thing missing is a victory. I expect that to occur this year.
- Colin Montgomerie finally won his major! ...I mean, it's a senior major, but we shouldn't shed light on these kinds of things.
- How about Tom Watson coming in second place at the Senior PGA Championship? Every time it looks like Mr. Watson is about to call it a career, he does something else to remind us how great he truly is. His career will be measured two different ways - his victories and his duels with Jack Nicklaus, and his longevity long after his 50th birthday.
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