Golfing Season is on!

Played 18 holes yesterday Saturday at Vassar Golf Course for my second day of golfing. As usual my driving was erratic. I did make some good chipping shots and my putting is in its normal state i should say...yeah right. The temperature hovered around the 50's midday and stayed that way until after we finished the game. Oh yes, it's good to see my golf buddies Mike, Richard and Anand after the winter break.

Today, Sunday is a washout. The forecast calls for 3-5 inches of rain and wind gusts of 30-50MPH. Luckily, the snow skirted the lower Hudson Valley, Dutchess County area in particular. That's good news meaning we won't have to deal with snow but not in the Upstate region where they will be socked with blizzard like conditions again. It will be good watering start for the golf courses instead of just April showers.

On a side note, i got to read Lisa's website today about Baguio's electoral candidates for mayor and the councilors. Check out her Baguio blog. Interesting to say that she is getting to be the resident civic-minded businesswoman that she is. Wouldn't mind seeing her run for office someday. Let's just hope that Baguio folks elect a good mayor. Peterrey Bautista is my choice.

Laters for my blogging about the Triple Crown of Horse racing in the USA.

Burnham Park Photo Courtesy of Engr. V. Pineda

Zach Johnson is the MASTERS CHAMPION

Zach Johnson is the new 2007 Masters Champion. He shot a round of 69, +1 to end up a total of 289. Retief Goosen, Rory Sabbatini & Tiger Woods tied for second with a total of 291 and were at +3. All top 16 players and ties are assured to return for the 2008 Masters Tournament.

Zach Johnson a native of Iowa started winning in the Hooters Tour followed by The Nationwide Tour then a lone win at the PGA Tour. Congratulations Zach Johnson ...
2007 Master Champion! For more information check out the MASTERS and the GOLF CHANNEL.

See ya at Casperkill Golf and Vassar Golf Course! Time to hit some golf balls.

Saturday's Tough Golfing

The Augusta National Golf Course was the winner today punishing the players with its brutal conditions. The cold day and the wind brought the scoring average to 76.25 through 54 holes. Only one player scored a sub-par round of -2 at 70 and that is Retief Goosen. He still remains at +6 and is in contention though. Stuart Appleby leads the field with a +2 and will be paired with Tiger Woods who is at +3 in the final group. They will be followed by Justin Rose at +3 and Padraig Harrington who is at +4.

Sunday's shootout will be another thriller but they are predicting that the winner usually is in the final group. A new winner or Tiger Woods for 2007? We'll see! For more news on the tournament just go to the MASTERS.

Second Day at the MASTERS

Well the golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia played hard again today. The top contenders including the 2006 Champion Phil Mickelson could only manage a 1 over today for a total of +5. Tiger Woods struggled to a +3 but still has a chance to win it on Sunday. Only three golfers are in the red numbers including Brett Wetterich, Tim Clark at -2 to lead the field into Saturday. Vaughn Taylor follows with a -1.

Saturday's game will be tougher since they are calling for only a high of 53 and winds of 17 mph that will make the course even more treacherous for the players. For more information about the tournament just follow it up at the MASTERS.

Golf Blogging for Now

What better way to start Spring with the advent of Golf's Premier Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters is the first of 4 Championship events for the year 2007. Weatherwise, it will be in the cool 60's and that will pose a threat for these high caliber professionals. Right now, after the first day of play we have Justin Rose and Brett Wetterich at -3 leading the field. Tiger Woods is 4 shots behind at +1 and the reigning champion Phil Mickelson is at +4. If you want to keep track of the event just go to the Masters. Good coverage by this official website. It gives you live coverage of AMEN CORNER i.e. 11th,12th & 13th hole of the golf course. Need few tips from the pros? Check out their live coverage of the driving range.

Meantime, here in my world they are calling for snow showers this Saturday. Better than snow since golf courses around the area are now open. Hope it stays that way that i can go to the driving range at Casperkill Golf Club and hit some golf balls. Laters.