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Bud will be playing this week in the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.  He received a sponsor invite.  I assume the sponsor was impressed with his US Open play.

When the sponsors start noticing you, there are brighter days ahead.  ;)

Things are going pretty good for Bud. He won $18,000.00 at the US Open. He has signed contracts with Titlist and Ian Poulter apparel. He plans to play on the Nationwide Tour, unless more exemptions come his way, and go to Q School next year. Because he made the cut at the US Open he automatically advances to the second round of Q School.

He tees off late on Thursday (just before GC comes on air) and might get some air time on Golf Channel.  Earlier tee time on Friday so no airtime but maybe a replay of a highlight.

Bud's also playing in Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in Columbus in mid-July.  All 1st team AA's get in that regardless of current amateur status.

Bud shot -1 yesterday to open the tournament. The projected cut as of now is at -1. It would be great if he could make the cut again this week.

I forgot all about it, thanks for posting his score.  :D

Besides you have to love a golfer on tour whose name is Bud.  ;D

Bud is at -3 after two holes today

Bud is -1 after 8 holes today. The projected cut is currently -2. He needs a few birdies coming in.

Bud just birdied # 9 to go to -2. A couple more and he is in good shape.

Bud has birdied # 10. He is now at -3. The projected cut is still at -2.

Bud's on fire. He just birdied 11 to go to -4. That's three birdies in a row. That puts him in a tie for 40th.  The leaders are at -9.

Bud got a par on the 12th. Not bad. He has a par 5 coming up.

Bud stays hot and birdies the Par 5 13th. He is now -5. He is now in a tie for 26th. He has birdied 4 out of the last 5 holes.

 :dance:   #+

Patrick Cantlay is wearing that course out, -8 through 14 holes and now leading the tournament at -11

Bud is -5 thru 15.

I have been following Bud's round and just noticed another former Bama golfer Michael Thompson is doing even better. He is -8 thru 15 holes. The Tide is well represented in this tournament.

Michael Thompson finished at -8 and Bud is -5. Both will make the cut and play this weekend.

Another payday for Bud, it would be nice if both had a top ten finish.   #+

Michael Thompson finished the second round at -8 which has him in a tie for 9th. Bud Cauley finished a -5 good for T29th.

CBS has the coverage beginning at 2:00 CDT.

Michael Thopsom is even par today thru 12. He is at -8 and in 31st place. Bud Cauley is -1 for the day thru 14. He is at -6 and in 51st place. The leaders are at -13.

The Cantlay kid isn't lighting it up today, but still tied for the lead.

It is a poor field. All the big names must have taken the week off after the Open.

Thompson just birdied the par 5 13th to go to -9. He is now tied for 22nd.

Cauley is still -6 thru 15. He is tied for 50th.

True dat, even though there is still some talent there with Watney, Molder, Jacobson, and Mahan. BTW, pmull, I'll be playing Bubba Watson's home course tomorrow, Stonebrook, in Pace, Fl. I played behind him on that course once.

It looks nice. What tees will you play?

http://www.stonebrook-golf.com/golf/proto/stonebrook-golf/course/course.htm

If we end up with a foursome, the blues. If it's just Frank and I, prolly the whites.

Cauley is finished for the day at -6. He is in a tie for 53.

He's steady. I hope he progresses well.

As a rookie making cuts is important. He still needs to get his card. Because he qualified for the US Open and made the cut he gets to advance to the second round at Q School. That will help. If he can get in a few more tournaments and make the cut he could get his card by being high enough on the money list.

The blues would be about my max. My handicap tells me to play the blues but I enjoy the whites more. I don't like having to hit driver - hybird on every hole. I occasionally want a short iron shot.

Thompson just birdied # 17 to go to -10. He is now tied for 14th.

He's in contention now.

Yeah, the blues are a bit of a stretch for me. I hit a drive 220-230 when I'm loose and swinging well. Occasionally, I'll hit one 250-260, but rare. What I do well is consistently hit my drives in the fairway with a slight draw, which is good, because I'm always in play. My iron game is ok and my short game is either good or horrible. I live and die by the short game, which most people do.

You and I hit the ball about the same length. I hit a slight fade. I am very straight. When I miss a green I am normally close. I depend on a lot of 1 putts. I am a low 80's golfer, sometimes better, sometimes worse.

Bud is playing with Vijay Singh tomorrow.  BTW, another Alabama player, Jason Bohn, missed the cut.  Also, Lee Janzen's wife is an Alabama grad and Kevin Streelman's wife is from Tuscaloosa.  Streelman is -11 after shooting 63 and Janzen is -2 after a tough 75 today.  Lee Janzen's agent is the uncle of the Bama men's golf assistant coach.

Sounds like you're a few strokes better than me. I'm about a 14 handicap. I'm guessing you're around a 10. My knees usually dictate how well I play (plus how good the beer is);  ;D

Ok, pmull, since you are the better golfer, at least on paper, give me a "Tip for the day" that I can take to the golf course this morning. (Preferrably one pertaining to the short game). If it helps, I'll give you 3 e-creds (an hour apart) when I return.  :-*

1. You may do this already. When around the green I use an 8 iron to chip rather than a wedge. Of course this only applies if loft is not required like going over a sand trap. I like to get the ball on the green and left the chip roll out like a putt. I can control the distance better this way. A short wedge shot is easy to "chilly dip". By all means keep you head down. A short chip is the easiest to look up on.

2. Don't make stupid mistakes. If you get in trouble take your medicene and get the ball back in play. Accept a bogey and go to the next hole. Bogeys are OK. You can not over double bogeys.

It is easier to give tips to someoe you have seen play.

Hope this helps and I will hang up and listen. Have a good round.

Thanks. The 8 iron thing I already do, but with a 7 iron. I hit it like a putt and usually have pretty good results if there is enough green to work with. I'll use an 8 iron today in your honor.

I would not change if you are comfortable with a 7 iron. The man that showed me this when I was learning to play recommended the 7 or which ever club you are comfortable with. I like the extra loft the 8 has but that is me.

I put it the ball back in my stance, It is easier for me to make solid contact. I don't come up short as much this way.

Imagine every single putt going in the hole. Don't just lag to get close, but envision your putt going in. This is much like you do when shooting pool. HTH

Remember the BAMAWV "Ways to Take 10 Strokes Off Your Game" thread that I posted on TS. The U of A golfers on our forum backed me up.

Thanks for weighing in WV. Your tips are locked in my razor sharp memory.  ;)

Bud Cauley has a 8:46 CDT Tee Time. He should be on the course now. He is playing with Vijay Singh. Bud is at -6 which is 8 shots off the lead. He is in 52nd place.

Michael Thompson tees off at 11:10 CDT. He is -10 which is 4 shots off the lead in 16th place.

I've had offers to mentor on the pro circuit, but I enjoy drilling through rock so much more.  Plus all the Gulf Streams and 5* hotels may cause me to lose my common touch.

One last tip before you go. Tip the beer cart girl big early. You will see her more often that way. In determining how much to tip you should consider the service, legs and the overall amount of skin showing.

Bud Cauley shot -5 today and finished at -11 in 16th place. Thompson is at -14 after 11 holes.

Michael Thompson is now -17 through 16 holes in 2nd place trailing Jacobson -18.

Cauley started slow but birdied 6 out of the last 8 holes. He is tied for 20th.

Thompson is having a great day, he is -17 in 2nd place thru 17. There are several people behind him that could pass him on the back nine. The back nine is playing very easy for these pros.

Both of these guys are going to bring home a nice check today.

Thompson birdies 18 to finish at -18 tied for the lead.  #+

Thompson just birdied 18 to finish -18. He shot a -8 62 today. He now waits to see how everybody else behind him does.

Jacobson, another European, wins yet again another U.S. tourney. Kudos, however,  to Thompson and Cauley.

Thompsom finished 4th and Cauley 24th. Big payday coming for those two young men. They are representing the U of A well.

Thompson earned $288,000 and Cauley $46,425. Not a bad way to make a living.

To me, that is living the dream.

It's not as glamorous as drilling through rock like WV or manufacturing jail equipment like me but it is a honorable way to make a living.

Talk about living the dream! JK. I used to purchase your wares when I was a Deputy Sheriff.

Yep, we make jail doors, windows, bunks, etc. We sell mainly to contractors for new construction. Heavy steel stuff that can take a beating. It was a good business to be in until BHO took office.

I was involved in ordering the equipment for the new federally mandated jail in Lauderdale County, Tn. back in 1994.

No kidding. We provided our products for that job. Did you work closely with Charles Coleman who was the architect for the job?

In addition to what we make we purchased and installed the Folger Adam locks, security glass and the electronic control panels.

Not so much. Our idiot sheriff and project manager dealt mostly with him. I helped pick out what was to be ordered. I left before the jail was completed.