Well you can't say I didn't warn you. I said I'd be
I was hoping it'd be different this year... hoping his four wins on the Japanese tour in 2009 would give him the confidence needed to win here. I was also looking forward to the possibility of an awesome Ryolicious color statement.
Needless to say, Mr. Ryo didn't disappoint. In fact at one point, after a slew of birdies, the one they call "Bashful Prince" got as low as 5-under through 14 holes. Towards the end of his round there was a slight unraveling, but he finished the round with a solid place on the leader board and appeared to feel good about his possibilities of playing this weekend.
In a sea of sad looking gray, beige and black, one player was wearing a bright, ebullient turquoise. It was Ryo, of course.
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LOVE. THE. COLOR.
ReplyDeleteRock on Ryo! (and keep obsessing Patricia ;o)
The kid is definitely standing up to the competition, even though he looks a bit like a cartoon character.
ReplyDeleteRyo was smashing yesterday! At one point I thought he'd win the round. I hope he can keep it up, and I hope he keeps wearing the colors! :)
ReplyDeleteI always loved Shingo Katayama for the unique style he brought to the game. I'm glad to see another fun Japanese star coming on the scene. Ryo IS Ryolicious.
ReplyDeleteToday is an important day for Ryo. If he can keep it on an even keel and make the cut it's one more barrier he's knocked down. What ever you think of his outfits, there's no denying he's the kind of star who's good for golf.
ReplyDeleteRyo-Mania is about to be unleashed. This guy has unlimited potential. I hope he stays focused.
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of soggy Japanese journalists at Rivera today. ;)
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