It's in the hole!
Ok so that picture wasn’t from the SHO, but it’s gold. You can’t pass up the chance to make fun of it.
So the 2009 Shell Houston Open has come to an end. Unfortunately, our UH alum Fred Couples did not pull out the win. He did have the lead for much of the final round, but alas he could not hold on to take it to the clubhouse. As the saying goes, you can’t win them all. Better luck next year fellow Cougar.
As noted, most of picks failed in an epic manner. Like I really care though. Picking the outright winner in a tournament is pretty tough. It’s like getting handskie in cargo shorts. It has not been done since ‘Nam.
So the eventual winner after a one hole playoff was Paul Casey. He narrowly defeated JB Holmes to get his first victory on US soil. The UK born champion sat down with us for a while after his win:
Fourth and Fifty - So Mr. Casey I’d like to congratulate you on the win. However, I’m a little pissed that you had to beat out Fred Couples. Why the hell did you have to go and do that?
Casey - Well I’m sorry you feel that way, but that is the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. I want to win just as much as everyone else.
FaF - Shut yo mouth! And what was that? I can’t hear you over that British accent.
Casey – Ummmm….
FaF - Ok I’m sorry, that got out of line. I’m a little bitter.
Casey - It’s all good bro. Fans are passionate for their players.
FaF - What are you trying to say we’re gay her at Fourth and Fifty?
Casey: No I wasn’t implying that at all…
FaF - I mean it’s not like we’re having high tea like they do in England buddy.
Casey - Wow you are bitter.
FaF - No more than the Brits after the Revolutionary War.
Casey - What the fuck is wrong with you?
FaF – Ok. Ok. That got of control yet again. Let me regroup. So what led to your win today?
Casey - Well I had a few good breaks today, and when the last put fell I had the lowest score. You know, the player with the lowest score usually wins.
FaF - No shit. Really? I never would have thought. Hey remember when the Americans raped the Europeans in the Ryder Cup last year? That was fun.
Casey - I suppose. You know you are not really that great of a reporter. I feel like I’m being attacked here because I’m not American.
FaF - Oh did I hurt your feelings?
Casey - Well a little. You’re bringing me down after my win.
FaF - Oh hey look what I have here. It’s the world’s tiniest violin. Go play your sob story to The Sun.
Casey - Alright, Well I’m going to leave now. Keep up the mediocre work.
FaF - Peace out, Red Coat!*
Ok so not my best interview, but you don’t disrespect the University of Houston alums on our home field.
Next week is the Master’s. We’ll be at the course** all week with in depth coverage.
Say hello to your mother for me,
Moose Knuckle
* = Role of Paul Casey played by Moose Knuckle. Paul Casey was not available for actual comment.
** = Sitting on our couches watching at intervals when Goonies goes to commercials
