Presidents Cup 2009

The 2009 Presidents Cup


I went into work and a friend and co-worker just happened to have a spare ticket for the Tuesday practice round of the 2009 Presidents Cup held at Harding Park Municipal Golf Course, in San Francisco. I took my lunch break hoping to get a glimpse of the tourney's big players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Vijay Singh. It turned out that I got to see much much more. The day was gorgeous. No fog, no wind, and it was unseasonably warm. Perfect golf weather.

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The course was in great condition, and everything looked amazing. There was plenty of fun distractions to pass the time away like Tiger Woods Wii Golf, Food, and shopping, but I wanted to see who was on the course.


The International Group was the first one I stumbled upon. Big Ernie Els and Vijay Singh leading the charge.


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Checking out the public area.


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Harding Golf Course's 15th.

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The Golf Channel set up for their broadcast overlooking the 15th fairway.













With a little running I was able to catch up to the U.S. team on the 15th hole.








Coming around the narrow walkway strip of the 15th hole.









Tiger was the shortest of all the drives. This is his second shot.









Michael Jordan giving Sean O'Hair a bear hug. on the 15th fairway.









After their 2nd shot from the fairway.









Here they are finishing up the 15th.

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I ran ahead to get prime location for the 16th tee.













The approach to the 16th tee! Fred Couples, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods.










Is MJ trying to sneak a club away from someone? I think he really wants to play.










Fred Couples and Tiger discuss a strategy, or maybe just where to spend happy hour!!!







Tiger preparing to tee up.








Check out the form.












Off to the 16th fairway.











I didn't follow the group for the rest of the 16th or the 17th. I took the opportunity to check out the Captain's Club Hospitality area. The food was pretty good, but way over priced.








Even for a practice round this group had a great deal of attention. This is on the 18th fairway. Looking from the deck of the Captains Club area.






Last hole of the day.









Here they are finishing up the round at #18

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Now it's time to work on the putting game.











Tiger is always seeking perfection.

Tiger finished his practice round with some extra time putting.

The Leaderboard is up and ready for Thursday.

This is the public area for food, and the HUGE golf shop.

Miles baseball team 09 Go Mariners!!!

GO MARINERS!!!


Miles Williams Machine Pitch
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It's the middle of another baseball season, and Miles just keeps getting better and better.

Take a look at his hitting skills!!! (the loudest voice screaming is his MOM)

Roman and Mommy.

Easter in Tahoe!!! Saturday skiing

We drove up to the mountain ready to tackle the slopes of Tahoe Donner ski resort. It was late in the season so there were few people there.


After getting all our gear we started on the beginner ski run.


Miles was trying out his snowboard for the first time. We bought it at a garage sale last year and he's been waiting to ride it ever since.


















Miles charged down the mountain with no fear. Roman had fun riding down with mommy.

I tried to ride a snowboard along with Miles but soon found out that I am far too old to try and be one of the kids...............................................................................