The Memorial Tournament

My Dad and I went the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio today. We were guests of American Express who uses a house on the 7th fairway to entertain clients. This is the third year I have been able to get tickets from AMEX. It's always fun, they have a shuttle to take you to and from the house and they provide food, drink, TV, etc. Dad and I used to buy tournament badges and would go all 4 days. Then, the prices went up and our schedules got busy.

When we got to the AMEX house and checked in, they handed us our tournament badges. I noticed they were marked Clubhouse, not the usual Patron. I quietly took the badges and ran for the gate! Dad didn't believe me when I told him we would be able to get into the clubhouse, but in we went! He and I have always thought it would be neat to see inside...mostly because, as commoners, we've never been allowed inside.

The clubhouse itself was not remarkable. What was cool was the trophy case. We saw the actual Memorial Tournament trophy engraved with all the winners (see pic). Plus, we saw the US Open, US Amateur Open and British Open trophies - all won by JACK NICKLAUS!! I know I'm a nerd, but it was very cool to see them!

We decided that we were having lunch in the clubhouse - whatever the cost. So, we spent $50 for a buffet. Now, the food was really good, and we sat in big comfy chairs with plates, silverware and, most important -- NAPKINS. Jack doesn't allow napkins on the course! ;-)

It was a neat opportunity and a fun day watching golf.