 I was invited to attend the 2020 Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin, OH by my good friend, John Guroy. John and I spent four years together at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, OH. I arrived at John's home in Columbus Wednesday afternoon and was treated to a tour of The Ohio State University campus. John spent his college days at The Ohio State University in Columbus and is an extremely proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha (or Pike) fraternity. During the tour, we stopped at The Ohio State University Golf Club, home to two gorgeous golf courses, the Scarlet and the Gray. And of course, inquired about what is involved in playing the courses. John is not a big golfer but as an alumni of the University, has privileges at the club and the ability to host guests. John is a long time sports official and later that day, I watched John umpire a local Little League game before we dined at a local establishment. |  |
The 2020 Memorial Tournament began the next day, Thursday, May 30 in Dublin, Ohio at the Muirfield Village Golf Club
This was my second trip to the Memorial as I also attended the 1998 tournament.
As nearly every golfer knows, Muirfield Village Golf Club was designed by Columbus, Ohio native Jack Nicklaus and he is the tournament's host. Each year, the tournament honors a golf legend. The 2019 honoree was Judy Rankin, LPGA Hall of Famer and Golf Channel/NBC golf broadcaster.
John and I were guests of his financial adviser and we began the day at a home to the right side of the par 5 11th hole. We were not shy about partaking in the food and beverages provided by our hosts. Our goal was to walk the entire golf course and of course, make frequent stops to watch tournament play.
Now John has resided in the Columbus area for many years and as a local football, basketball and baseball official, knows a lot of people! As we made our way around the golf course, we stopped frequently to chat with friends of John and a few times, were invited to join parties at other homes.
And again, we were not shy about partaking in the offered beverages.
This was my second trip to the Memorial as I also attended the 1998 tournament.
As nearly every golfer knows, Muirfield Village Golf Club was designed by Columbus, Ohio native Jack Nicklaus and he is the tournament's host. Each year, the tournament honors a golf legend. The 2019 honoree was Judy Rankin, LPGA Hall of Famer and Golf Channel/NBC golf broadcaster.
John and I were guests of his financial adviser and we began the day at a home to the right side of the par 5 11th hole. We were not shy about partaking in the food and beverages provided by our hosts. Our goal was to walk the entire golf course and of course, make frequent stops to watch tournament play.
Now John has resided in the Columbus area for many years and as a local football, basketball and baseball official, knows a lot of people! As we made our way around the golf course, we stopped frequently to chat with friends of John and a few times, were invited to join parties at other homes.
And again, we were not shy about partaking in the offered beverages.
After day one, Ryan Moore led the field after shooting a seven under par 65 with Jorndan Spieth one back after a six under 66. Five players were tied for third after rounds of five under par.
Ultimately, Patrick Cantlay won the tournament by two strokes, banking a cool $1.638 million with Adam Scott as the runner-up. Cantlay was the only player in the field to shoot four rounds in the 60's.
The Memorial Tournament has a history of poor weather. Luckily, John and I had temperatures in the low 80's, overcast skies with a threat of rain and very few sprinkles.
All in all, it was a good short trip. I got a closer look at The Ohio State University, watched John enjoy his sports officiating, walked the entire Muirfield Village Golf Course, watched many of today's great players and enjoyed cold beverages and excellent food. Perfect!
Ultimately, Patrick Cantlay won the tournament by two strokes, banking a cool $1.638 million with Adam Scott as the runner-up. Cantlay was the only player in the field to shoot four rounds in the 60's.
The Memorial Tournament has a history of poor weather. Luckily, John and I had temperatures in the low 80's, overcast skies with a threat of rain and very few sprinkles.
All in all, it was a good short trip. I got a closer look at The Ohio State University, watched John enjoy his sports officiating, walked the entire Muirfield Village Golf Course, watched many of today's great players and enjoyed cold beverages and excellent food. Perfect!
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