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RSS FeedSports Talk - AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach |
Feb. 9, 2008
Categorized in: Sports Talk
Tagged with: att proam golf tournament, carmel, celebrities, golf, monterey peninsula golf, pebble beach
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by Allan Freidson, guest authorSo Susan says she wants a page or two worth of talk about the AT&T golf tournament currently happening in Pebble Beach. As I mentioned in my maiden voyage, which apparently was read by precious few of you, the uniqueness of this tournament is the fact it is a pro-am. This means amateurs play alongside the pros – and some of the amateurs are very recognizable celebrities from .jpg)
television, movies and song. This is not the only annual pro-am in men’s professional golf; one named for Bob Hope is played shortly before the AT&T. But couple the celebrities with the beauty of Pebble Beach, then throw in an abundance of sunshine and you have the makings of something special. And make no mistake about it – the weather has been spectacular at this year’s AT&T. If all of this…whoops, hold it a second. Samantha Brown is in Monaco, and watching her on her Passport to (1).jpg)
Europe show on the Travel Channel may be as close as I get to Monaco, so I’ll be back shortly…
television, movies and song. This is not the only annual pro-am in men’s professional golf; one named for Bob Hope is played shortly before the AT&T. But couple the celebrities with the beauty of Pebble Beach, then throw in an abundance of sunshine and you have the makings of something special. And make no mistake about it – the weather has been spectacular at this year’s AT&T. If all of this…whoops, hold it a second. Samantha Brown is in Monaco, and watching her on her Passport to Europe show on the Travel Channel may be as close as I get to Monaco, so I’ll be back shortly……looks like quite a place, this Monaco. Have you been there and, if so, would you be so kind as to consider taking me along should you return? Better plan on taking Susan as well, and let me thank you in advance. Anyhow, back to the golf tournament. If you haven’t been to it please consider coming to the next one. I started going about 15 years ago when Susan and I lived in the Bay area. I would go for one or two days with two or three golfing buddies from work, with Susan sometimes accompanying us. On the first day we would drive down and watch the tournament in the morning, with one of the guys sometimes after a specific autograph or photo op. In the early afternoon me and the boys would bolt for one of the Ft. Ord courses and play 18. Susan often chose to continue watching the tournament, after which she could easily secure transportation into Carmel .jpg)
and enjoy the offerings of that gloriously quaint town (I confess, I love Carmel). I was hard-pressed to try and convince Susan that her plan would not be nearly as much fun as watching me hack around the course, my already shaky disposition getting worse with each hideous shot either she or I struck. If there was a second morning we blew off the AT&T, played another round of golf and hit the road for home. This worked for us, although it was a little hectic. Perhaps a little more watching and a little less playing would have been the better approach, but the boys were reluctant to add a third day. Instead, we told ourselves “maybe next time.”
and enjoy the offerings of that gloriously quaint town (I confess, I love Carmel). I was hard-pressed to try and convince Susan that her plan would not be nearly as much fun as watching me hack around the course, my already shaky disposition getting worse with each hideous shot either she or I struck. If there was a second morning we blew off the AT&T, played another round of golf and hit the road for home. This worked for us, although it was a little hectic. Perhaps a little more watching and a little less playing would have been the better approach, but the boys were reluctant to add a third day. Instead, we told ourselves “maybe next time.”Funny thing, though, but in recent years there hasn’t been a “next time” even though we live nearby. My golfing group has disbanded and the celebrities from .jpg)
back in the day either have died or no longer play in the tournament. My favorite celebrities have been replaced by others that I’m certain most will find just as appealing, but for me it’s just not the same. However, not-to-worry that I’m lost somewhere in the past; simply put a huge discount factor on it and come experience the tournament for yourself. I don’t think you will be disappointed. And save some time for Carmel.
back in the day either have died or no longer play in the tournament. My favorite celebrities have been replaced by others that I’m certain most will find just as appealing, but for me it’s just not the same. However, not-to-worry that I’m lost somewhere in the past; simply put a huge discount factor on it and come experience the tournament for yourself. I don’t think you will be disappointed. And save some time for Carmel. .jpg)
and my television was in the basement since there was only one television in our living quarters and Susan understandably didn’t quite feel the need to watch sports around the clock. However, that basement took on serious water when it rained, and many years it rains often in Northern California during the winter months. I’m talking 6 to 8 inches of standing water on many occasions in the basement as I kept my feet propped up and watched away while hoping not to be electrocuted. Now, I ask - is that not true dedication - although some may have another opinion of such behavior. Thankfully during the last 10 years we have lived on the Monterey Peninsula where the indoor viewing conditions have been much drier. But I think I made my point. And if all that watching and love of sports has led to something worth reading about, you be the judge. .jpg)
few thoughts about tennis and golf since I enjoy participating in those endeavors when I can lift off the couch. I love playing tennis singles, so if you find yourself on the Monterey Peninsula and play at the 3.0-3.5 level, please be my guest at my little tennis club. I don’t enjoy doubles that much, because either I grow weary of apologizing to my partner for my bad shots or I grow frustrated if my partner is playing poorly. And if I see that I am a better player than my partner, I know right away we are in serious trouble because doubles is .jpg)
not my game. .jpg)
it is fun to see them up close, so let me suggest how you may best do that. To start with, Thursday and Friday of tournament week are the best days to get up close. Since most of the more popular celebrities won’t play the Pebble Beach Links until Saturday because that is the way CBS wants it, a trip to either of the other courses, Poppy Hills or Spyglass, on Thursday or Friday will allow you excellent vantage points and smaller crowds than the weekend will produce. Simply check the pairings in the paper the morning you intend to go out and see where your favorites are playing. It can be fun, but also disillusioning. One cold Thursday morning Susan and I reported to Poppy Hills and while waiting to spot participant Don Johnson 
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