Open!

Today started one of my favorite weekends of the year sportswise: The Open Championship.  One because, let's face it, I'm a sucker for a good golf tournament.  And two because, they're playing in Scotland.  I'd very much like a job that as a requirement I had to travel to Scotland and play at one of the most beautiful courses in the world.  Seriously, how lucky are these guys?!

As for the first day, there's been lots of bickering over whether Tiger would "come to play" or whether Jordan would surpass him in the standings for best player ever.  Or maybe Rickie Fowler would pull a Phil and win 2 weeks in a row or maybe, just maybe, Phil would actually win again after a disappointing season so far.  If today was any indication, it looks like we have our answers to most of these questions already.

Jordan started out with 4 birdies in 6 holes, cementing himself towards the top of the leaderboard.  By the end of the day he was tied for 3rd place.  Not a bad start for the best player of the year.  Rickie Fowler meanwhile isn't playing terribly, but at Even he's not blowing anyone away with his sheer awesomeness.  Then there's Phil who's actually tied for 22nd place at 2 under, which is pretty respectable.  Please Lefty, please, don't throw it all away tomorrow.  Getting to see Phil and Jordan go head to head on Sunday, would be a great show.  I'm totally not counting on that, but it's nice to dream.

Then there are the real winners and losers.  At the very top is Dustin Johnson - not a huge fan of his so I'm sort of silently hoping he blows it again. (I know, I'm a terrible person).  Jason Day is also very close behind - love Jason and would love to see him get a big win!  And well, for the losers?  That would be Tiger - which nothing gives me more pleasure than to say it.  Tied for 139th place.  (I'm really not this mean usually - just when it comes to DJ and Tiger).  It was a good day seeing that.  : )

Now that he's out of the field, it's shaping up to be a great weekend!  Now if I can get DJ out of the way, I'm all for anyone else taking the cup.  I'd love to see Jordan but I'm always rooting for Phil.  Jason deserves a big win, but so does Rickie or Lee Westwood (not looking like his weekend again, but I'm always pulling for him)  But isn't that the best part of the weekend?  It's anyone's game to win or lose!