In what was the hottest day of the year in Minneapolis, we enjoyed another day of exciting golf at the Hazeltine Golf Club at Chaska, Minnesota.
We got off to another early start and were at the club before 8:00am. A lot less people than yesterday morning as Tiger doesn't tee off until 1:45. We went to the range first to watch some of the players warm up and got to see a lot of legends hitting balls. Phil, Ernie and a host of other major winners were all interesting to watch. On the way to the course we watched Angel Cabrera on the putting green trying to hit chips from the 6 inch rough. His hands were amazing as most of them got close to the hole.
We went from there to find a good spot in the grandstand beside the signature 16th green. We had to wait about a half hour before the first group came through, but the great seats and view were worth it. The feature groups came in succession with players such as Anthony Kim, Jimenez, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and the group with this years major champions all going by. That group included Cabrera, Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink. The best shot was Darren Clarke hitting one 5 feet past the hole and spinning back to just lip out the eagle.
We walked around a little more after that and left to come home about 1:00. We wanted to watch Tiger on TV and are going to the Twins game tonight.
We are switching to the Sofitel Hotel for tomorrow night where a few of the players are apparently staying. Word is Mike Weir and Anthony Kim among others are there. I might have to lock Angie in the room as she is threatening to stalk the players in the lobby.
Another report will follow tomorrow.
