Atlanta Bound After a Week in Augusta

Wish you could see Augusta now. This town in Southeast Georgia that annually opens it’s gates to the world is making its transformation back to normal after an emotionally charged week that we won’t soon forget. It started with a press gathering for the return of the world’s number one player, who showed that even after a 5 month layoff to try and get life back in order, he is just a shot or two away from victory. We learned that 50 year old Fred Couples can still play this course, even in ECCO’s. I can relate. Turning 50 and suffering with falling arches will make you wear shoes you never dreamed you would wear. I am now a Rockport man !!. But the best was saved for last and today the Augusta National crowned a most worthy champion. Phil Mickleson wore the Green Jacket for the third time and showed rare emotion because his wife, who is fighting breast cancer, was able to join him at the finish today. A Hollywood script writer could not have done it better. Now the gates of Augusta National are closing , the patrons and golfers are all gone. Only a few international reporters remain, working strories to make their deadlines. We will head for I-20 east, and the trip back home.. What a week!!!