Some called it a yawn... others labeled it a snooze fest. In both cases the implication was that the runaway win of affable, understated Louis Oosthuizen, made the 2010 Open Championship about as exciting as a slo-mo game of Shuckle.
However, what few realized was that the potential for mayhem was, in fact there, lurking among the friendly faces of avid golf fans in the galleries of the Old Course. And it was ready to rear its chaotic head ... or tail... but for the vigilance of the brave marshals in charge of crowd control.
One such marshal, by the name of Andrew, is featured this episode of CNN International's excellent "Living Golf" and he enlightens us on a few of the diabolical ways rogue golf fans might stir up trouble. The most shocking, involve Velcro clothes and Super Glue.
Evidently Andrew was able to keep the would-be hooligans at bay and circumvent the possibility of a showdown in the stands. However there were surely some spectators... and more than a few journalists... who would have appreciated little more contention on the course.
BTW - CNN International’s Living Golf is one of the rare shows that's consistently entertaining for both golfers and non-golfers. They tell the seldom seen back stories that shape the tournaments and inspire the players. The show also features revealing interviews with golf's icons... and its rising stars.
This month Living Golf talks to a post-Open Louis Oosthuizen, as well as former Open Champions Peter Thompson, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Tom Lehman and Tom Watson... plus, former winning Ryder Cup Captain Sam Torrance exclusively interviews this year's Euro-Captain, Colin Montgomerie. Here's a clip from the show. I'm trying to find out where I can watch Living Golf (and CNN International) here in the US... haven't found it on my Dish Network... I will update you with further info as I get it.
Those who do get CNN International can watch this month's episode on Thursday 5th August at 1330 and 1730 BST; Saturday 7th August at 0830, 1830 and 2100 BST; Sunday 8th August at 0400, 0830 and 1600 BST
I'm pretty sure that "star" wouldn't meet the "four-inch" rule at many courses. :o)
ReplyDeleteWell Patricia - we sure appreciate your insight on how this is best done...and thanks for including that picture of your green romp ! ;-)
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ReplyDeletei can gurantee in that COLD weather the "hi-beams" were ON !
barely remembering what it was like to have young fun, this kid has what to talk about for years to come
did she get to keep the flag ?
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Four starts for the post, but I'd've preferred no stars for the top pic.
ReplyDeleteLove it. What's not to like about streakers? Plus Andrew's integrity is priceless and the producer is cute.;)
ReplyDeleteI remember that streaker. I mean I remember reading about her. ;D I think it was about ten years ago.
ReplyDeleteWe don't get CNN-International either and it really makes me mad because anyone who has watched both CNN and CNN-International can easily see that here in the US that we get the dumbed-down version.
ReplyDeleteCNN-International will be focusing on important geopolitical issues like the war in Afghanistan or the Global Economic Crisis while CNN is focusing some little know US Senator and his sex scandal or something Ozzie Ozborn said.
I've got to admit, I'm with Lisa on CNN in the US. It seems to be pandering to the shallowest element lately. Love CNNInternational and Living Golf though.
ReplyDeleteI'm seeing stars. ;)
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