Okay, folks, let’s talk about that time I tried to keep up with the 2014 US Open Golf Tournament. I’m no pro golfer, not even close, but I love watching the sport, and I thought, “Hey, why not try to follow this thing live, as it happens?”
My Little Experiment with the 2014 US Open
So, I started this whole thing with the best intentions. I cleared my schedule as best as a person could do, you know, around work and, life. I was ready to go to check it out.
First, I set up my multiple screens. I Used my laptop, and I had my phone ready to go. The idea was, main coverage on one, and maybe some extra stats or social media chatter on the other. I’m feeling like a sports command center over here.
Then, I tried to keep a running notes. I made notes, just scribbling down key moments, big shots, who was moving up, who was falling behind. It felt official, like I was some kind of amateur sports journalist.
- Round 1: Started okay. I was managing to follow most of the big names.
- Round 2: Things got tougher. Work calls, family stuff. I started missing some of the action. My notes became a bit messier.
- Round 3: This is where it really started to unravel. I was catching bits and pieces, but it was no longer continuous.
- Round 4: The final round! I made a solid effort to watch most of it.
It was the final shot, it went in!. It was pretty awesome to watch, and I could check the winner.
My notes? Well, they’re a jumbled mess. But you know what? I did learn a few things. One, following a major sporting event live, all day, every day, is way harder than it looks. Two, even catching parts of it is pretty exciting. And three, I have a newfound respect for those sports reporters who do this for a living. It’s a grind!
So, that was my little adventure with the 2014 US Open. Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I might just focus on the highlights.
