Romo plays Torrey Pines with contest winner & other celebs...
by california fan on Jun 7, 2008 9:14 AM CDT
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PrintCan Tony Romo (scratch), Justin Timberlake (3), or Matt Lauer (6) break 100 at Torrey Pines?
Tiger Woods laid down the gauntlet, saying "If you're a 10-handicapper, there is no way you're breaking 100 out there. If you played all out on every shot, there is no way.
You just have to be so patient and on top of that you've got to be strong coming out of the rough and you've got to have unbelievable touch on the greens. Most 10-handicappers I know don't have that."
Well, Tony Romo (scratch), Justin Timberlake (3), and Matt Lauer (6) will get their chance (along with a 10 handicapper)at Torrey Pines, with the U.S. Open setup.
Romo proves to be class of celebrity foursome at Torrey Pines
A year ago, Woods said at Oakmont CC, site of the 2007 U.S. Open, that a 10-handicap couldn't break 100 there. That became the challenge for a foursome of single-digit amateurs who played the South Course at Torrey Pines, site of the 2008 U.S. Open next week, largely from the back tees Friday.
The damage report: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (whose handicap index is 2.2) shot a 13-over-par 84; pop star Justin Timberlake (a 6.0) shot 98; "Today" host Matt Lauer (a 6.2) shot 100; and John Atkinson (an 8.1) -- who was chosen from a pool of 56,000 contest entrants nationwide -- shot 114.
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Romo, clearly the best player in the group and one who has entered U.S. Open qualifiers, was in thick rough off the tee at 18 and swung as hard as he could with a sand wedge and advanced the ball only about 20 feet and into a fairway bunker.
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I read one analysis on ESPN that said
something pretty amazing:
Mike Davis, who is in charge of the U.S. Open setup, learned that he has the rough about right for next week’s championship. He said by watching Tony Romo’s clubhead speed, he could decipher a lot. Romo has the swing of a pro. So said Fred Couples who took in part of the contest, walking inside the ropes. He said if you put him on the range next week with all the Open competitors, you wouldn’t be able to see a difference. He’s that good.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
golf is a game of fine focus
it is very much a mental game. some folks have criticized Romo for doing anything other than being a quarterback and focusing on football, which is kind of silly because everyone has a life anyway, but I think golf is actually a beneficial complement to football, in that it helps refine his focus and his mental discipline. I bet he feels that his golf game helps his football game.
golf is 95% mental
which just shows the kind of focus Romo possesses. Tiger is the best golfer because he is so mentality tougher than all other golfers.
In Romo we Trust
I guess I didn't realize Romo was a scratch player...
...that makes what he did less impressive. It kind of backs up what Tiger said, people who play “normal” courses end up shooting 15-20 shots worse.
But look at it this way
He’s pretty much professional grade at a sport that requires focus, poise, consistency and immense fine coordination. I’m impressed at his athleticism to be honest. That’s hard hard stuff.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
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