Father’s Day at Pebble Beach

Two weeks ago, the 2010 NFL Draft made its move to prime time, and experienced the highest ratings in the event’s history.

Next month, The PGA tour will look to continue this trend of late-night success on NBC. This past week, the USGA announced that the last round of the U.S. Open will be televised in a later prime time slot than in previous years.

The Open, which is set to take place in beautiful Pebble Beach, California from June 17-20, has experienced a tremendous fan following in recent years and this seems to have prompted the big move.
Dick Ebersol, head honcho at NBC, said “Playing the Open on the West Coast in June allows us to showcase this championship in prime time. It should make for a great Father’s Day weekend with the best golfers in the world competing on one of golf’s most picturesque courses in prime time.”

This marks the fifth time that the event will take place at the legendary golf course at Pebble Beach, and the first since Tiger Woods set a tournament record in 2000. With all the off-the-course drama that has plagued the PGA over the past year; the esteemed event should bring the sport back to an important element—playing the game of golf.

For golf purists worldwide, attending the U.S. Open in the spring sun at the scenic Pebble Beach Resort would truly be an incredible experience. Pebble is beautiful and I can’t wait to check it out again.
Most importantly, a few questions to think about. Will 39-year-old Phil Mickelson continue his recent trend of success and will Tiger Woods even make the cut? Imagine if he missed the cut? Will the fans after a few beers really get on him? Regardless Pebble is nice enough that it doesn’t matter who is golfing I will definitely enjoy it.

So bring your father. Bring your friend. Bring your father’s friend. This will be a Father’s Day weekend you will never forget.

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