Ah youth

Some people enjoy watching golf on TV. It is a slow game like baseball and like baseball it has moments of tension and drama. This season has been a continuation of the trend started last year but more so. The old guard are being displaced by a crop of young sharp shooters. Big names like Phil Mickelson, Tigers Woods, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Stewart Cink and other are being replaced by Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke, Hunter Mahan and this weekend Adam Scott and19 year old Ryo Ishikawa at the FIrestone Classic. 

             Tiger and Phil who had dominated the game for so long ended up well back of the leaders. Tiger had fired his caddy Steve Williams prior to this tournament and there was the appearance of bad blood between them. Steve joined the Australian Adam Scott and together they won a decisive victory on Sunday. Young Ryo was in contention until the very last hole for a second place finish. Scott is in his early thirties doing what Tiger was doing at the same age. Mickelson won the Masters in 2010 but hasn't been in contention since. Tiger hasn't done anything since his marital crisis. 

             I guess the point of writing this is to complain about the changing of the tides and the price that time exacts from us all. We congratulate the youngsters who are taking their place in sun not only in golf but other sports and activities. Being somewhat of an older person myself I watch with interest and amazement at the skill these young players exhibit. 

            There is a seniors tour for the old guys. It may be time for Tiger, Phil, Ernie and others to sign up. You won't beat the youngsters as they take their turn.