Behind the Scenes and On the Field

2 Days ago I attended the Wegman's LPGA Championship at Locust Hill in Rochester, NY. But I did not go as a fan, I went as media for my school's radio station 89.1 the Point, which is a student-run station. I had never been to this event so I wasn't too sure to expect. I do enjoy the game of golf, so the atmosphere was definitely a new experience. Going as media was also a new experience because I was able to get all the behind-the-scenes action. Including meeting sports reporters from the local news stations, such as John Kucko and Don Alhart. Not to mention all the free food and drink that came with it. :)

But don't be so quick to judge on the LPGA. Of course its not the Masters in Augusta, Georgia or Pebble Beach, but it really is an exciting venue. There's a great amount of intensity when a golfer is working on a birdie put, such as the par 3 9th hole. It was incredible to see so many people standing there for 5 to 10 minutes not saying a word as Paula Creamer was looking to go -1 for the day. It was also nice to see that these women were almost normal people. Not like a LeBron or Kobe, who needs their own show to tell the world if they're moving to a new team. When Angela Stanford hit a ball that faded to the right into a crowd, she apologized and asked if she had hit anyone, concerned for their safety. And at the 9th hole she signed and gave a ball to a girl whom was no more that 8-years-old. Easy to say the little girl was too happy to speak. I'll  tell you one thing though. These girls can play. I like playing golf but I'm no good at it. I can't measure distances with different irons and contemplate how the wind will affect the ball's trajectory. I just hit in the general direction and hope I land somewhere near the green. The eventual winner of the event, Yani Tseng, was consistently landing her shots within 10 feet of the hole, as well did Christie Kerr. Overall it was a great event to go to and I had a blast being able to meet these women.

Last night I had a league soccer game. Before this match we had no wins and five losses. Sounds like a rough season eh? You could say so, but our team isn't looking to win anymore. Not saying that we're quitting but we  are just out to have a good time and make fun of each other on the field. This team has been together for years, I joined about 5 years ago, and we're friends more than teammates you could say. So we jumped out to a 2-0 lead and it eventually slipped away as they tied it at two. At this point we told ourselves "Let's actually try to win since we have a legitimate shot at it for once". So we did and eventually scored to win the game. The funny part about the goal was that it was scored by the kid who showed up 20 minutes into the second half. And we are all joking to him "Dude we don't need you! We're actually winning!" Never-the-less he puts in the game winner. So yeah, Churchville Fire is 1 and 5 and i'm pretty sure the wins stop there.

But i'm OK with that :)


And now for the LOLpicture of the day

RamRod Out!