Burke here (writing as Burke). I wanted to make a post about my experience at this year's Memorial Golf Tournament because so many people hated on my encounter with Phil at last year's tournament.
For those of you who don't know, Kenny Perry won the Memorial this year. Now, I don't want to take ALL the credit for his win ... but he was the only golfer who had his picture taken with me prior this year's tournament. Coincidence? Maybe - but I also gave him a few pointers on slowing down his backswing and keeping his left arm straight. Regardless, I'm sure Kenny (and probably several other golfers) will be looking for me at next year's Memorial Tournament for a photo opportunity and some swing advice. Congratulations, Kenny and good luck at the Ryder Cup!
Also at this year's Memorial Tournament, I had another encounter with Phil Mickelson while we were following his group on Sunday. On Hole #2, Phil sprayed his drive across a creek into some deep rough. Somehow he managed to advance the ball down near the green and then proceded to get up and down for par. As he walked off the green to make his way to the #3 tee box, I was standing right against the ropes. I said, "Nice par-save Phil." He looked me straight in the eye, gave me a solid nod and said, "Thank you."
Although I didn't get this on video (cameras aren't permitted Thursday-Sunday), I did have two witnesses that will corroborate my story - one of who was the biggest skeptic of my last encounter.
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Nice photoshop job, why does it look like you're about three feet in front of Kenny? We're a little suspicious.
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Amazing that you had your picture taken with Kenny last year and then this year he wins. Pretty cool. Yes Dad did witness the head nod and the "Thank You" which is also pretty cool.
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Mom and Dad
You look very comfortable snuggled up to a big sweaty man! Kinda natural like. Miss you. Keep those calls coming!
Real glad you could help Kenny. I bet he will be sending you a Thank You note here pretty soon. We miss you guys. Tanner saw the picture we took of you and Haley and he just got so excited. Then he advanced the camera to the next picture..."nother one Burke" he said it was a pretty great way to spend the morning.
karen
Burke, you are in the wrong profession... I'm sure your advice went along way. Good job. That is pretty cool that you got a picture with Kenny though.
Love your blog! Just thought I would check yours out and let ya know that your trip to New York looked exciting! I always thought it would be cool to see a broadway show!!!!!
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