Greetings Golfers,

Do you remember when Jack Nicklaus won the Masters in 1986?

Can’t believe it was 32 years ago. Though it was a beautiful day in Minnesota, we watched the final round from start to finish. Golf on television has been getting amazing ratings lately – all because of Tiger Woods. If Tiger is in the hunt on Sunday … your television might explode. I suspect you’ll be watching even if Tiger doesn’t make the cut … it’s not like you’ll be playing golf in Minnesota on Sunday.

This year will definitely be our latest opening at Deer Run GC. Our average opener is April 4.

It’s not the end of the world. Just a strong reminder from Mother Nature not to waste this year’s golf season.

It looked cold for Augusta. Did you see Jack and Gary Player tee off yesterday morning? Player is 82 years old and looks strong and flexible – he killed his drive off #1. How about Bernhard Langer shooting +2? Or Freddie Couples shooting even par? Amazing.

And Tiger shot +1. When he was 3 over after 12 holes, I was worried. Definitely want him to make the cut. Phil was -2. Everyone wants to see a Phil-Tiger shootout on Sunday. Throw in Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas and Rory … and you’d have the greatest Masters since Jack won in 1986. And if Tiger won … you’d probably have the greatest Masters of all time.

Well, wish I’d be seeing you at the golf course this weekend … but this Masters might make the snow outside no big deal.

Cheers,

 

Tom Abts

GM and Head Golf Professional

tabts@deerrungolf.com