U.S. Senior Open 2013
Originally Published on July 13, 2013 by ranchomurieta.com
Diaries written by: Don Thames
DAY #1:
July 10, 2013: An easygoing day before the tournament.
Omaha, Nebraska – We stuck with our plan to take Wednesday off from playing another practice round. We chipped, putted and hit some balls on the range. Each player has a name plate while hitting balls and has the choice of practicing with brand new Titleist Pro V1’s, Callaway or Bridgestone golf balls. It was so pure that I had to fight the temptation and stop hitting shots so as not to over-do it. Instead we made it leisurely, just took it all in while allowing ourselves to feel like we belonged.
We visited all of the golf vendors trailers to sample all of the latest equipment. We were fortunate that some of the company’s were generous with their gear. Nice. Upon checking my locker, Titleist had come by and dropped off three dozen balls for me to use. Callaway, Taylor Made and Adams were all on site for the event.
Our daughter, Makayla, arrived earlier in the day and we all went out to dinner that evening. In general, Wednesday was a relaxing day. Not much more to report.
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- Trevor A.
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