Dick Jerardi: Getting on the right track for AT&T National at Aronimink

Something about fish and chips getting wrapped in newspaper that evolved to the nickname. Steve assured me was it was not a negative.

When I told him I normally covered horse racing and college hoops, he told me how much he loved the track. Said Sam Houston Race Track was right near his home in Houston. And he is there often.

Burns asked: "How far is Philadelphia Park?"

Now, this was clearly a pair I could get behind.

Burns, a caddie for 32 years and 20 "off and on" for Elkington, lives a few miles from Tampa Bay Downs. He is a regular during the winter season.

Just too hot

 

I peeled off after the second green when I saw the tee box for the eighth. That had to lead to the ninth and air conditioning.

The greens for 8 and 10 are side by side. Could be a great viewing area when the tournament starts Thursday.

Walked up the 18th fairway, wondering what the leader might feel late Sunday afternoon.

Saw somebody slam a pitch off what looked like a mini-Fenway green monster behind the 18th green. Don't think the pros will have that issue.

Today's itinerary

 

By the time you read this, I will be back on the course. I am getting up very early, trying to see if I can catch Tiger during his practice round. Have no idea when he is teeing off, but he typically goes early.

This will be a little like trying to catch a horse working out at the track when you have no idea when the horse is leaving the barn. So, I should feel right at home.

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