The Wyndham Championship

This week on the PGA Tour currently sitting atop the leader board with a 3 stroke advantage at -12 is Tommy Two-Gloves Gainey. Tommy got that name from a habit he picked up playing baseball and wearing 2 gloves. Well, it stuck and he still wears 2 gloves but he swings a different stick. Sitting in a tie for 2nd are 5 players; Petterson, W. Simpson, S. Appleby, D. Summerhays and Ernie Els at -9.

Are the days gone, of just one or two players being in the top spots every weekend? I think that it's great to see some of the new talent of these "young guns" if you will. I like the fact that the talent is so widespread throughout the PGA Tour and European Tour, that week to week it's anyone's trophy to take!

Don't get me wrong, there are still the talent of some of the veterans such as Els, Furyk, Goosen, Toms, etc. that continue to show they still have what it takes to contend and possibly win tournaments just the same. I think the excitement that this widespread talent brings to the PGA, is just one more facet that makes it exciting for the fans to watch!

Currently, Tommy "two-gloves" Gainey is the leader. Tommy has posted rounds of 63 and 65 respectively. He has not yet tee'd off for his 3rd round today. Thursday Tommy captured 5 birdies and 1 eagle, while friday netted him 6 birdies and 1 bogey. He will be teeing off at 2:05 PM today in Greensboro, NC at the Sedgefield Country Club alongside Webb Simpson. Now I personally think Webb has a great chance to grab his 1st win. Webb turned pro in 2008. He's had two 2nd place finishes this year and 6 top tens. He came in 2nd at the Transistions Championship and was in a playoff at the Zurich Classic. I think it is only a matter of time before he puts a win under his belt!

It will be a great Championship to watch. After all, there's no S.Williams caddying to take all the media interviews. Tournaments are about the "players" and it's their talent that will get them their result. I'm not knocking caddies, as they have an important task as well however, without a talented player, the team will not have that optimal finish.

Just like on several of the golf tours, the age and talent of the up and coming talented golfers are getting younger and younger. With the high tech equipment and the dedication to the fitness level required, it is truly a chance for anyone to win from week to week. It is however, a sport that one can play for decades if they choose. I find it awesome to see a veteran of the sport, grab a win when everyone has somewhat set them aside. Like many things in life; age does not have to be a factor. Like Dara Torres says; "age is just a number"!

Best of Luck to Webb as well as the rest of the golfers. Will we have another play-off finish? It is certainly a possibility. I love to see a tournament go to a playoff. This puts the talent against the pressure and the result can leave you wondering "how did that happen"?

Now, Go Hit Some Balls.........