US Open-Round Four

Followed the Ji-Kung group today.

An exciting finish well suited for The Open but the girl who won speaks English. This interpreter bull crap has got to go! The “exiled one” was right. English only!

From the horse’s mouth: I spoke to C. K.’s looper and got the real scoop. They gave Yani an incorrect ruling on the rake job. It was too steep to search from outside the bunker so that’s why the search was done from inside and the Rules Official should have been the one doing the digging. John got the OK from him to assist Yani. Since he was directed by the Official to help, his footprints could have been raked. This was determined afterward by a meeting of other Officials. The advice part was never brought up.

Look who’s talking: At one time yesterday I was voicing my own commentary oblivious to the fact that some of the volunteers were within earshot. Had them cracking up. Maybe I should be in the booth? Have a feeling it wouldn’t be for long.

The quotes just kept coming: One of the spotters was redirected to cover yesterday’s “whiner” and was told to “bring tissues.” When asked how C. K. made bogey on the first hole, the classic line “She missed the putt for par” was offered up. “Choking dog’ was throw into the mix somewhere along the line but the best came late in the day. A spotter reported that “Lincicome’s tee ball on sixteen was wide right” which prompted Steve Lee to respond “So was Scott Norwood’s kick in the Super Bowl.”

Look who’s here: I also ran into former LPGA pro Tara Fleming yesterday. She was enjoying the action with beer in hand. Is there any other way?

What’s happening up there? I was hoping for some updates on A. J. Eathorne’s blog (she’s looping for Grant Fuhr) but there’s bupkis!

Adios, ta-ta, auf wiedersehen: No matter how you say it, it’s still goodbye. One looper received a surprising text from his player indicating it was not just for the week, but for good! This youngster has decided to pack it in altogether and quit playing the Tour I was told.

When opportunity knocks: One veteran caddie who missed the cut was paired with a Korean who made it with a local on the bag. He convinced papa to hire him for the weekend.

Open weather: Usually, it’s a test of heat and humidity but not at Saucon Valley. It has even been a bit cool at times. The Gold Bond Powder stock must have took a hit this week.

Eyes wide shut: -“She’s gone. It’s just a question of whether it’s a firing or a resignation,” one veteran player, described as a Bivens supporter, told Golf Digest. “And she doesn’t deserve any of it.”- She should have meant her salary.

And finally, LPGA to pick interim leader.