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Well done B J Holmes who won the Wells Fargo Golf Championship at Quail Hollow, despite a very adventurous trek through the last three holes. The last three holes at Quail Hollow have proved to be the undoing of many a great golfer, but today B J Holmes survived, just barely, coming in at -14 with a bogey on the 18th. Jim Furyk was sitting in the clubhouse after shooting a round of 65, sitting at -13 watching and wondering but his place was second on the scoreboard when all was said and done. You have to love this for Mr. Holmes, a guy who had brain surgery in 2011 (a titanium plate is in his head) and then further surgery to treat a post-op infection. Again, well done Mr. Holmes! M. Flores finished at -12 for third place and J. Bohn was the fourth place finisher at -11. Rounding out the leaderboard, Justin Rose -10, Kisner and de Jonge at -9, Sabbatini and the birthday boy, Rory Mcilroy (Happy 25th) at -8. Lefty (Phil Mickelson) was among the leaders until he had a rough back nine and finished a disappointing -7. Next up, The Players at TPC Sawgrass. Last year’s winner, Tiger Woods still recovering from back surgery and will not be there to defend. Love seeing all these guys play great golf, but gotta say…Hurry back Tiger!!
The Atlanta Braves were swept by the San Francisco Giants, losing today in game three of this series 4-1. Perhaps we should start a #Bravesneedsomeoffense!! Scored one run in each of the three games…not going to get it done! But a shout out to my good buddy, Turk, scout for San Fran!! (see chapter 8, Beach People in my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver)
Moving to NBA action, the San Antonio Spurs did what I expected they would do, took care of the Mavs in San Antonio in game seven, blowing past them 119-96 to finally win this series in game seven and advance. Tony Parker scored more points in this game (in the first half) then he has in any of the previous six games. Also advancing today, the Clippers over Golden State. Next up for the Spurs, Portland! Beware, Damian Lillard is on a roll!!
Tonight, for some pop culture news…a new episode of The Good Wife and the crazy but outstanding show Californication (in its final season).
Tomorrow…the world rights itself for me as the Madrid Open gets underway and no later than Tuesday…the sound of “Mr. Federer to serve” should be bringing a smile to my face!! Of note: Djokovic has pulled out due to his wrist injury but Rafa and Stan the man will be there. That also puts Fed as the #3 seed…so perhaps a Fed – Nadal semifinal??
Until later..enjoy your evening!
