Watch out, Tiger.

 I'm guessing there aren't too many habitual followers of prep golf out there, but a kid in Alabama did something yesterday that no one, I mean no one, has ever done in competitive golf. 


Breaking 60 in golf is rarified air. It just doesn't happen very often. Four people have done it on the PGA Tour. Ever.


Paul Goydos carded a 59 in an event earlier this year, becoming the first since David Duval to do so. 


Well, 17-year-old Bobby Wyatt one-upped them all at the Alabama State Junior Championship, posting a ridiculous score of 57. 


57. 


That's ridiculous. That's how old your grandpa is, or the number of hairs left on Jim Furyk's head.


Either way, it's an absurdly low score for golf, one that no one has ever posted before in competition on a course over 6,500 yards. 


Notah Begay III turned in a 58 once in a US Open Qualifier, but that doesn't technically count since it was a qualifier.


Wyatt is the number one ranked prep golfer in the class of 2010 according to Polo Golf and will attend the University of Alabama in the fall (I bet the Tide coach is doing backflips in his office).


I really cannot imagine shooting a number that low. I've twice shot 30 (-6) on nine holes. Unfortunately, one was too late in the evening to play another nine and the other came after a front nine 45. 


Still, shooting 30 was surreal enough, it felt like everything was going in. How do you even shoot 57? The kid shot 26 on the front nine. 26! That sounds like a pretty solid putt putt score, not a front nine. 


Remember this name, ladies and gentleman--Bobby Wyatt. We may hear from him again in the future because anyone that can post a 57 has immense talent. With some hard work and the right guidance, he could turn into one heckuva player. 


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RIP 'Ren

Lorenzen Wright was one of the good guys. 


That means something in today's world. Wright was always loyal to his friends and family. He transcended a less than stellar childhood and continued the homegrown tradition of Memphis basketball that Penny Hardaway kick started. He helped make Tiger Basketball a national brand. 


Beyond that, he represented the city well. He was well spoken and kind. 


And wouldn't you know? He got a chance to come back home and play for the Grizzlies in front of his friends and family. 


I will miss Lorenzen and remember him as I hope all will, as one of the good guys in Memphis and in basketball. 

Purpose of the Blog

I've lived in Memphis for 20 years now. 


During that time, I've seen and done a lot of things throughout the city of Memphis, particularly with golf and athletics. I'm currently a junior at the University of Memphis majoring in journalism. 


I intern in the Athletic Media Relations Office and serve as the primary contact for golf and rifle. 


This blog will be used to show my thoughts of all things Memphis, particularly sports.