Sunday, July 22, 2007
Don: Sorry Sergio!
I have to tell you that I am pretty happy for Padraig Harrington after winning the Open Championship today in Carnoustie, Scotland. Well that's a little bit of a lie. I am actually more happy that Sergio Garcia didn't win the Claret Jug. Ever since Garcia turned pro in 1999, I have just not liked the guy, and let me tell you why.
Is there a bigger complainer in golf (there might be, but I just seem to notice him complaining more). Garcia is always whining about something, or blaming his mistakes on something or someone else. Also, he takes FOREVER to line up and take a shot. To me El Nino (Garcia's nickname) has more power in his big mouth than in his golf bag, as he has still yet to win his first major championship and hasn't won a tournament in over two years.
Another reason I don't like Garcia (and honestly this may be the main reason!) are his ridiculous commercials for Michelob Ultra. Have you seen there? Sergio is playing the part of a secret agent (James Bond he is not) and he uses a golf tee as a dart to make a "kill" and then finally gets in to the party to have a beer with a fancy woman. She asks what took him so long and he replies "tough drive." This could not be any more corny and what is up with the goofy haircut they gave him. I can't even believe this cheesy acting made it onto television.
So when Garcia missed a chance to win the Open Championship outright today, I admit I was happy. I figured because of that missed putt, we wouldn't be subjected to another secret agent commercial from Michelob and Garcia.
Is there a bigger complainer in golf (there might be, but I just seem to notice him complaining more). Garcia is always whining about something, or blaming his mistakes on something or someone else. Also, he takes FOREVER to line up and take a shot. To me El Nino (Garcia's nickname) has more power in his big mouth than in his golf bag, as he has still yet to win his first major championship and hasn't won a tournament in over two years.
Another reason I don't like Garcia (and honestly this may be the main reason!) are his ridiculous commercials for Michelob Ultra. Have you seen there? Sergio is playing the part of a secret agent (James Bond he is not) and he uses a golf tee as a dart to make a "kill" and then finally gets in to the party to have a beer with a fancy woman. She asks what took him so long and he replies "tough drive." This could not be any more corny and what is up with the goofy haircut they gave him. I can't even believe this cheesy acting made it onto television.
So when Garcia missed a chance to win the Open Championship outright today, I admit I was happy. I figured because of that missed putt, we wouldn't be subjected to another secret agent commercial from Michelob and Garcia.
Posted at 9:12 PM by Don

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