Total Collapse Leads to Michael Campbell Victory

Cost of 1 bottle of water at US Open $2.50

Cost of Ice Cream Treat at US Open $4.00

Cost of Sandwich in Putterboy Pavilion $8.00

Spending a week in Pinehurst watching the world's best golfers .... Priceless

We went through at least 30 bottle of water, 10 ice cream treats, and 8 sandwiches, but the cost does not compare to the enjoyment of being up close and personal with all the world's best golfers was unbelievable. It was truly awesome, just as good or better than our visit in 1999.

The collapse of 3 of the last 4 golfers was wild. I thought Gore would have lost a few strokes, but never thought Retief Goosen would lose so many strokes. That cost Retief about $1,000,000. The double on 18 by Gore cost him about $15,000, but I hope we see more of him in the future. At least now he should get invited to some PGA tournaments and I'm sure he'll get a few more endorsements now. He was definitely the fan favorite this week in Pinehurst.

Tiger Woods made his charge, but 2 late bogeys cost him dearly. He tried hard, but he never put together 18 good, or even 9 good holes at one time. Michael Campbell did play the best overall and deserves the win.

We walked a few holes we had not seen much before, and sat at 18 for a while, but the long week took its toll and we left when the leaders were on 5. We stayed long enough to watch Gore get his only birdie. I wish he stayed in the hunt, but what happened happened.

It was a great week and I hope we can do the same thing in Pinehurst should it be here again.