The PGA in the ATL

So the clock is ticking down towards the start of school. Teachers report for four workdays beginning Thursday and I am trying to find ways to relax during my final free days. Since the PGA Championship is in town, I decided to go to watch the practice round today at Atlanta Athletic Club just north of town. I am not a golfer (though I WANT to be...just need to find a partner) but I am a big fan of the game so I decided I could not pass up this opportunity to see some big names in action.
When I arrived I walked around the course a bit - and caught a couple of big-name Spaniards in action on the 2nd and 3rd hole.

Miguel Jimenez

José María Olazábal

The sun was getting hot, so I decided to look for a shady spot near the final few holes to sit and watch the players go by. The 17th green, a 200-yard par 3 with water hazard was a perfect candidate! Not crowded at all and shaded by trees, it was fun to watch the players gun for the flag, though I didn't see a hole-in-one. I did see quite a few "water' shots....best get those out of the way in practice rounds!

Here are some of the players I got to watch up close and personal!

KJ Choi

VJ Singh

Graham McDowell


Rory McIlroy

Phil Mickelson

Tune in this weekend - should be an exciting match!