OAKMONT, Pa. -- In a major championship, rooting for birdies and eagles generally makes the most sense. We want to see golfers go low when the stakes are high. We want to see the best players in the world conquer an unconquerable game.
The recreational hacker inside of most of us can't fathom what these master craftsmen do with the tools of their trade. Frankly, though I've been courtside for some of Michael Jordan's most memorable air shows, I was still more blown away by what Tiger Woods could do with his golf ball.
At the Masters, the Open Championship, and the PGA Championship, there's nothing like the echo of a Sunday crowd reacting to an approach shot stopping inches from the cup.