My camera, I will admit, takes some pretty crappy video (I have GOT to get a new Flip)...that said, however, there's nothing better than standing off to the side and seeing Phil Mickelson knock the cover off the ball from the 18th tee on the South Course.
Walking up and down the verdant fairways was literally a walk in the park, and this final day of practice round means golfers are somewhat more relaxed, more interested in putting the ball on the green where pin placements will be changed over the next four days, and more approachable. It isn't unusual, in fact it's normal to watch golf's best walk over to the ropes and sign some souvenirs and shake some hands. One golfer -- not sure of his name -- actually puffed away on a cigar while taking in the round. He had plenty of company on the other side of the green lines making no-fans land.
By one this afternoon, however, the klaxon call sounded with air horns to signal approaching storms and even lightning. Firestone and the PGA don't mess around, calling everyone in to take shelter. While some of the more foolish (that would be Ray Horner, Nick Accordino and I) tried to evade the rain under a tree the smarter folks had golf umbrellas and rain gear at the ready.By the way -- it's pretty stupid to stand underneath a tree in the lightning storm. Electricity looks for something tall to zap, and a Firestone that's either a tall light pole holding up a sign or a tree. Either way, a tent is a much better idea.
Tee times start at 8:30 Thursday morning with threesomes heading off both one and ten. We'll have hourly updates on 1590 WAKR beginning at 9:30 through play into Sunday, and reports will also run on 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX over the weekend. We'll also have the reports and even more in-depth coverage on AkronNewsNow.com through the weekend.
No Tiger? It's still a great event!
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