You know, I figured Boo Weekley was putting on the act. Like Larry the Cable Guy or something. Apparently, he just isn't very smart. Last year, he had trouble counting to 74, and this week, he continues his assault on common sense and reason.
Playing in his first Masters, Weekley, earlier this week, called Augusta National "just another golf course," and when asked about Amen Corner, he offered this: "I couldn't tell you which holes they were. I just go out and play, and figure out the names later I reckon."
ESPN's Jason Sobel has more Boo-isms (via Augusta.com and Dogs that Chase Cars):
"[Just missing an eagle putt at par-5 No. 15] didn't frustrate me. I actually just pushed that putt a little bit. I thought it was a par-4, to tell you the truth. I didn't know it was a par-5.As Sobel rightly points out, yeah, No. 15 is a par-5. And if you win the tournament you get a green jacket too. Maybe this shouldn't be all that surprising; I mean, this is the same guy who for the longest time could only wear tennis shoes and track pants on the course because of a foot condition and a cotton allergy (or something equally as bizarre).
"What's Amen Corner? Why is that a corner? It should be 12, 13 and 14, shouldn't it? There you go. You got me."
Sure, Weekley's a professional golfer playing in arguably the most prestigious tournament on the planet, and maybe he should know at least one thing about Augusta National. Then again, maybe such things don't matter; through two rounds, Weekley's at 2-over, tied for 34th. And unlike eight past champions (at least as of this writing), he's probably going to make the cut. Weird.
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4-11-2008 @ 2:21PM
Frederick said...
I hope its the concussion from the arangnatang fight
... no other comment on that sad excuse of a person
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4-11-2008 @ 7:49PM
spencer said...
he's said numerous times that he doesn't care about golf, he's just insanely naturally talented. from the same interview you might have noticed that little blurb, Frederick, or perhaps the one that said once he reaches $5 mil in earnings, he's done with golf.
he's refreshing for the game, showing that 'normal' people who don't get swing coaches and sports psychiatrists can play the game. golf is 'simple,' you swing and try to get the ball in the hole as quick as you can, boo is great at that, you don't win at Harbor Town otherwise. he doesn't care about all the pomp and technique, he's just a simple dude trying to provide for his family the best way he can.
and so he fought an orangutan (correct spelling, btw), who hasn't done something stupid in the past?
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4-13-2008 @ 8:23PM
FranSutton said...
Boo Weekley is just a down to earth person. why do you high society jerks have to put a nice person down. Just because he doesn't put on your airs, and
don't play your mind games you think he is dumb. You people are dumb for playing mind games. I respect him for being himself and not afraid to just be himsself. My husband is a Doctor (of Medicine). People who have to put on airs are insecure jerks. I know his mother and father and
they are some of the nicest people you would ever
want to meet and they would give you the shirt off
their back. So let Boo alone. You don't know anything about that good ole country boy. Fran Sutton. Milton, Florida
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