Sunday, April 8, 2007

ZJ: If you don't know what it is, you can't afford it

Since the Sports Gods denied us the usual Cinderella story in March Madness, it was only necessary that a Cinderella win the Masters. 31-year old Zach Johnson, who's only other PGA Tour win came in 2004, outlasted Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen, among others, for a two stroke win. A very emotional and religious Johnson, or ZJ as I like to call him, thanked Jesus, his deceased Grandfather, and his family's support for helping him throughout his round. He then thanked Masters Chairman David Payne for making Jim Nantz interview him seated in a chair five feet away from his face. As it turns out, by the end of the interview Nantz had scooted his chair about half a foot, trying to get closer to ZJ and Phil Mickelson. As far as Tiger is concerned, he had his opportunities this week but really just didn't have his "A-game". He had several make-able birdie putts throughout the day and just choked. Plain and simple. Goosen shot a 3-under 69 to make it close, but it was too little, too late. Congratulations to ZJ...and feel free to wear it for the next week or so without taking it off.

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