Do you remember when you were young?

The British Open
I meant to post a preview to the Open on Wednesday, but I'm actually really happy I didn't because of everything that has gone on in the first two days. Massive favorite Tiger Woods won't be playing on the weekend after missing the cut for his first time ever at an Open. In case you don't know what a cut is, it's when the tournament field is essentially cut in half for the weekend. So let's say a tournament has 144 participants at the start (which is the norm), then only the top 72 plus ties will go on to play the next two days. This also means that since Tiger missed the cut, he won't be getting paid. Not that he needs the extra paycheck considering that he'll be the first athlete ever to reach one billion dollars in career earnings. Well, at least he'll be able to spend this weekend with his wife. Did I mention that she was once a Swedish supermodel?

"Have you seen my wife? Yeah, definitely hotter than yours. Did I mention that I'm also the greatest player to have ever played the game? Well, I am."

Oh, and she has a twin. Damn you, Tiger. Anyway, back to drama at the Open. Two familiar faces are at the top of the leaderboard - Mark Calcaveccia and Tom Watson. However, these guys have been familiar faces since the 70's. They're both over 50 and way past the twilight of their careers, but here they are kicking ass. During any other year, the Calc would be the crowd favorite, but Watson is by far pulling at the heart-strings of the golfing world. While the Calc's career was by no means less than good, Watson is one of the best players ever who made his career at this very venue. Back in 1977 (ten years before I was born!), Watson beat out the great Jack Nicklaus at this very course (Turnberry) in what would be dubbed "The Duel in the Sun". Holy shit, you know something is epic when it's given a nickname - "The Thrilla in Manila" - "The Rumble in the Jungle" - "The Memorial Day Massacre" - "World War II" - you get the idea. I'm glad that Watson is back in form for what could very well be his last shot ever to win a major tournament at the place where he arguably made his name. I hope he can keep it up, but I have my doubts. I doubt that he came in here thinking he could win so him being in the lead must be as much a shock to him as it is to us, but let's hope his mindset has changed for this weekend.

Look at how young I used to be! But look at how old I am now.

- I really have no random thoughts or whatever today because I'm too lazy to put 'em down.

- Today's title comes from the song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" from Pink Floyd. I thought it was appropriate for 'ol Tommie.


49 days until Wake Forest.