More Golfing Fun

So, Round One at Augusta National is in the books and really, there really wasn't any surprises. A few guys that nobody has ever heard of were on the leaderboard and a somewhat of a journeyman golfer was on top of it. That guy, Chad Campbell, a Texan with the label "Tons of Potential", but very little of it realized. Campbell shoots a 65, which had he not gone "Bogey", "Bogey" on the last 2 holes, would have been a 63.

To me, the bigger story, the old guys. 50 Year-old Larry Mize, a winner here in 1987, shoots an opening round 67. Mize, one of the nice guys on tour, really hasn't done much since that win 21 years ago, but it always brings a smile to peoples faces to see one of the older set on the board.

The big loser of the day, Michael Campbell, who just a few years ago had a chance to win here, Campbell shoots an 80 and was beaten by 72 year old Gary Player and 60 something Ray Floyd. Player, in his 52nd and final Masters, shoots a 78 and as always draws smiles from everyone.

Other highlights of Thursday, I saw Chris Evert making the rounds near the Clubhouse, Chrissie, in her 50's...still strong. I also saw the former Secratary of State, Condelizza Rice walk out of the clubhouse, friends and security in tow, headed toward the 18th green, no doubt looking to see what the event here was all about.

All in all, a typically nice and very normal day 1. Day 2 is scheduled to bring some late day rain and will no doubt flatten out the field. Before you ask, Tiger Woods, he also finished "Bogey", "Bogey" to end up at 2 Under, expect that to change.

((photos courtesy of : OSG Sports Media))