Friday, August 21, 2009

A Mixed Round

How do you score 93 while not hitting your irons well?
By scoring two birdies with chip ins.
Maybe the question should be -- how can you have two birdies and score 93? By not hitting your irons well.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Yin of Y.E. Yang

He did what was never done before -- beat Tiger Woods when he was leading after 54 holes. Ranked 110th in the world, he came from nowhere, shooting 67 on the 3rd round to start the final round 2 shots behind. Now he is the PGA Tour champion.

He got a good break with that eagle chip on the 14th hole. But it was more than luck. He made an amazing blind shot over a tree on the 18th, then shot an 8-foot birdie putt to seal the deal. He basically kept his cool, the yin of Yang.

A late bloomer, taking up golf at 19 years old and turning pro at 30, he is the first Asian-born golfer to win a major. Quite a feat.

My friends are already asking what 3-hybrid he used to make that 205 yard shot on the 18th. I think the sales of this club will skyrocket. It was a Taylormade rescue TP (19-degree) Aldila NVS 105.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Thank You, Cory Aquino


You saved Philippine democracy. For those who lived through it, you embodied the best hopes and ideals, the best that a Filipino can be. You are an icon not just in the Philippines but also in the world.

May we live up to your ideals, and be ready to stand up for what you stood for. May we as a people deserve you.

May you finally find the peace that had eluded you all these years.