Day 2 - Before the Cut: A work day, so I had to wear my uniform, but I got to ride the volunteer shuttle. Immediately on arriving I went down to the 3rd green and got a great seat up in the bleachers. One of the first groups through had Streelman in it, who was leading the event after the 1st day at three under par. He came away from #3 with a triple bogey. Those greens are brutal; there were players mis-reading putts all day long.
Right after Sergio and his crowd rolled through I had to head for the merchandise tent and my 5 hour shift. And it was busy! Barely had time to catch my breath.
Right before our replacements came Tiger and Phil hit off the 1st tee; right outside the tent, causing massive crowds. Luckily they had gone down to the green when I came out, so i was able to cross the 1st easily and head for the 8th, which is also a par 3 with a nice grandstand. I barely made it in; shortly thereafter it was declared full and that no-one was allowed to go for beer runs anymore, which nearly caused a rebellion, but the marshals weren't going to take any crap. After a hour or so Tiger and Phil and Adam Scott came through; Scott had the hot of the hole, though, as his tee shot hit the stick and ended up about 3 inches from the hole. We thought we were going to see a hole in one there for a second!
And then the crowds quickly left, running up to the 9th to see them finish their round. Tomorrow it is about half of the players and doesn't start until 0730 or so. I think I will be watching at the 13th; it looks like some good viewing there. Of course I will have to work, but it will be my last shift!
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