Buick Invitational — Final Round Observations

I am watching the final round of the Buick Invitational and jotted down some random thoughts that may only interest me.

* Camilo Villegas' swing is hard to watch in high-definition. While it's obviously efficient and he is one of the top 30 players in the world, his position through impact and his finish appear terribly unorthodox. Also, his white spikes/white pants/white shirt/tan hat wardrobe makes him look very much like a painter.

*I think it is hilarious that Nike is using a marketing/product campaign — "Victory Red," as symbolized by the cool graphic V on their players headwear — that is entirely derived from something Tiger Woods does. Does Lucas Glover really enjoy wearing a symbol representative of Woods' trademark red shirts on Sunday? It is really amazing how they are able to make people think about Tiger when he hasn't played since the 2009 U.S. Open. People like me might even blog about it online and make people like you think of Tiger. The marketing is realy quite viral. If Glover wins, you can bet Nike won't release a commercial that starts "Victory Red… Play like Lucas Glover, win like Lucas Glover…"

*Rollins just followed a bogey on 12 with an eagle on No. 13, taking back a 3-shot lead. Earlier, Jim Nantz informs us that Rollins is attributing his strong play to a new set of shafts in his irons and the fact that he recently lost 30 pounds. That putt may have clinched the tournament with Glover and Villegas chasing…

*CBS showed Phil Mickelson, at 3-over-par for the tournament, nearly every shot on his back nine today. I realize that with Tiger out, Mickelson is the most polarizing figure on Tour, but I will never get over how the networks continue to show the top five players in the World no matter where they are on the leaderboard.

*My roommate just got home and informed me that the Pro Bowl is on today. He changes the channel. End around to Falcons receiver Roddy White… and raise your hand if you care. The Buick and Lakers-Cavaliers are on right now. Who is watching the Pro Bowl?

*Nantz follows the description of the PGA Tour's new "Kodak Challenge" by saying the scene at Torrey Pines is a bit of "Kodak Moment." Great stuff, Jim.

Back tomorrow with a reaction from Sunday's final round.

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