Short Bursts: Fred Couples
White Azalea (Conservatory Garden) I am giddy with excitement. It is April 6, 2012 and Fred Couples is tied for the lead of the Masters. One has to love this -- he is (like me) a 1959 baby and there he sits at the top of the leaders board of the Masters. At 52, in shock (his sentiment, not mine). Creamy Magnolia A confession, I started watching golf because of Tiger Woods. I was enamored of the idea of Woods - the idea of Earl's commitment and that grand arrival of Tiger on the scene. Twenty-one. Winning the Masters by 12 strokes in 1997. All of sudden I was becoming familiar with irons, putters, and drivers. Chipping out of a sand trap, no problem -- Tiger I have you covered from the cheap seats (aka my living room). I'm rooting for you. I liked the idea of Tiger winning --- just like I liked the idea of Serena and Venus Williams. Here were kids who came roaring out of nowhere (some may dispute that but I think it i...