KJ had a great round going today, he was burning edges with the flat stick and had about 5 putts that totaled 14", but then he hit into one of the 1200 bunkers when he missed the 18th fairway with his tee shot left, leaving him 200 to the green; trying to hit a 5 iron right of the green he caught it thin and ended up running into the hazard, took a drop, hit his 4th to about 1000' away long and left, but lagged it to less than a foot and salvaged double. So @ +2, he isn't anywhere near where his play would indicate, but not in bad shape either...the course was playing very tough and there were some very difficult pin positions, perhaps in anticipation of soft greens from all the rain yesterday.
Some observations from day one:
- Whistling Straits, although amazing, is better suited to be walked by billy goats and other split hoofed animals (although human dominoes triggered by a fallen spectator...somewhat entertaining)
- The nice breeze coming off of Lake Michigan does very little to negate the stickiness of the oppressive humidity
- I bought a bratwurst with sauerkraut this afternoon and have now spent more on food then I did all week at Augusta
- Being paired with Steve Marino and Rob Labritz drew less of a gallery than those with Tiger @ Augusta
- Funny quote: "...he couldn't break an egg." - Caddie on the practice green this morning about a fellow golfer
- Funny quote 2: "now that's just a waste of every one's time" KJ's swing coach on making Stricker putt anything longer than 3' while watching the remainder of R1 on TV
- The aforementioned "nice breeze" completely disappears when jumping into the port-o-let...so add the bouquet of smoldering "blue water" to the winning formula of 90 degrees and 100% humidity
KJ did the honors of manning the BBQ this evening for some great Korean food, so along with the food and wonderful company we capped off the evening taking in the bonus coverage and a little Golf Channel.
Good Night
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