Posted on 07/13/2009 9:05:30 PM PDT by cleveland gop
Hey now we all know you too!!!
I’m smiling from ear to ear typing this, BUT I’m not afraid to admit that I was pulling for Tom to win today. But as an earlier poster said no one could really be a loser in this cause both Tom and Stewart bring great games and sportsmanship on and off the course.
I will be at Firestone as usual for the Bridgestone event and I’ll just have to root a little harder for Stewart for sure. Again, many congratulations to the Champion Golfer of 2009 and to the family also!!!
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What a great way to end the Championship. With lots of class, dignity and respect for the game that we all know and love!!!
Thanks again for everyone who remembered that while contributing to the thread!!!
Yeah...man so close too! Seems the wheels just flat came off after that putt....
TW’s putt on 18 was so sad to watch how short he left it, his hands were Jello. Stewart was a world beater today with nerves of steel with all the hype TW had. I look forward to his next tourney.
Ironic, isn’t it? Next thing we’ll know, not only does Stewart tweets, but he FReeps too? Maybe that will happen soon.
When I go to Firestone in a couple of weeks, I’ll have to make sure FR gets its due!!
I didn’t see Tom’s press conference till tonight and anyone who watched could have easily had tears before he was done. He said he would have hit a 9 iron if given another chance. I think he hit the right club. Problem is he hit it with a 25mph wind straight downwind. If he could of hit a shot low enough to keep the wind away from it, that ball stays on the green and.......How classy to have been happy for Stew and to the whole surroundings the last 4 days.
I just got back home after spending a couple of hours watching a crew lay down sealcoat on my newly paved parking lot. Just more stuff that had to get done. Now if only I could reap the benefits of all the improvements......some day soon!!!
We fully appreciate how many people wanted Tom to win. Heck, I couldn't even pull against him ... well, till the last hole. Then, I had to think maybe it was Stewart's turn. Yeah!
That was my twin sister who posted the earlier comment about TW. It didn't occur to me till I read your post - how ironic that another "TW" was there at the end!
We love going to Firestone. Won't be able to this year, though - going to Minneapolis for the PGA!
The only thing that could have made it more perfect would have been if Tom didn’t have to lose in order for Stewart to win. Sigh.
Congratulations to Stewart Cink, the latest Ramblin’ Wreck to win the British Open (joining David Duval and that other guy Bobby Jones...). If Tom Watson had to lose, I’m glad Stewart Cink won!
Congratulations to you and your family and especially Stewart!
Thank you. It is unbeleivable, but oh so fun!
I’ve been dying to get on FR since yesterday and congratulate you. What an awesome win for my favorite player on the tour! You must be so proud.
Now I need to log back into my Twitter account after a couple of months off and see what he has to say.
Is Anne Stewart's SIL? How cool is that! That means Stewart is a conservative? Tom's caddy is some bigwig political consultant whom I've never heard of, but the announcer's kept saying he and Tom were on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Does that mean Tom is a conservative too?
Anne is Stewart’s mom.
I got the impression Tom’s caddy was a (Scottish) liberal consultant. And, yes, since they said he’s the “opposite” of Tom’s persuasion...well, I took it that Tom’s a conservative. What else would he be?!!!!
Hey guys, Stewart and the “Cup” are doing Letterman’s Top-10 tonight (Tuesday)
Thought I’d fall off the couch on the Tiger one.
While we waited for him to come on, we all speculated on what WE would do with a night in NYC and all that new prize money.
British Open champ Cink buys area family dinner
Peachtree City fans send champagne, which golfer's party drinks from Claret Jug
By DOUG ROBERSON The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1:58 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A simple dinner and a movie turned into a night to remember for the Yarbrough family of Peachtree City.
Elaine, husband Rudy, daughter Lilly and son Evan were eating at Houston's restaurant on Lenox Road on Monday when they were told that a party would soon be entering the room.
Elaine told the hostess that was fine.
Soon, in walked Stewart Cink, his family and a group of friends, ready to celebrate his win at the British Open on Sunday.
Elaine said they watched the Open on Sunday, but didn't recognize the Cinks. A few minutes later, Lilly recognized Stewart and they saw the Claret Jug.
"They were the nicest, classiest party for a group that large," Elaine said.
Because the Cinks thought they were disturbing the Yarbrough's dinner, they offered to pay for their dinner.
In return, Rudy sent over some champagne, which the Cink group drank out of the Jug.
Stewart came over and chatted with the family for a few moments afterward.
The Yarbroughs were only at the restaurant because they wanted to see the movie "The Hurt Locker" at a nearby theater.
As they walked into the restaurant Elaine said she saw a van that was loaded with golf bags, but didn't think much of it.
She said it turned into "a really fun experience."
Ya know, I don’t think I’ve EVER before read stories about the Jug and its travels. It’s almost like a Flat Stanley thing.
Is it Twitter? Or is Stewart showing it more than most? Just wondering.
I’ve heard of other winners doing it too.
So it’s not that suprising....
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