Dan,
Thanks. You're too kind. Rounding up a bunch of golf nuts for a long weekend in Nebraska gives me a huge buzz. Having said that, for me, meeting people like you and Laura, knowing how far you traveled last year to make it out there and then seeing how genuinely happy you both were to be there, there really isn't anything more rewarding than that.
The response leading up to this one has been nothing short of amazing. I do love the planning part but despise the 'game day'working part - I want to play and (attempt to) compete, but mostly unwind and have fun like everyone else. That's where our friend and PGA Professional Greg Dennis comes in. [Thank God!] With the group being finalized over the next few weeks he's already begun making preparations to ensure that the 2012 5th Major runs as smooth as a baby's bottom. No odd #'s and half teams (I hope!) this year, Sir! We'll have a proper field of 24 teams (and maybe just a few more
) looking to have their names etched on the Nicklaus Trophy. Like Messrs Saltzman and Hendren did last July:
3 more added to
the list in the last 24 hours. Welcome Mike Hamilton, Anonymous and Anonymous' partner.