Okay, so, I gotta tell you about this Brad Dalke guy and the Masters. I decided to try and follow this dude’s journey, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride.
First off, I started digging around to find out who this Brad Dalke even is. Turns out, he’s a pretty good golfer, born in Yukon, Oklahoma. Played for the University of Oklahoma, which is a big deal, you know? He even got a spot in the Masters after a solid showing at the 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship. So, not just any average Joe.
I made it a point to actually watch some of his practice rounds. This was back on April 3 and 4. I saw him playing with Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth. These guys are like, golf royalty! He said he knew Spieth, but meeting Watson was a first. I mean, imagine just casually playing with legends like that. Unreal.
Next up, I followed his performance in the tournament itself. In Round 2, he shot a 3-over-par 75, bringing his total to 9-over-par. Not his best, but hey, he was playing in the Masters! He even managed to birdie three holes on the back nine, including his last hole. That’s got to feel good, right?
Now, I gotta be honest, he didn’t make the cut for the weekend rounds. Bummer. But, get this, he still finished third among all the amateur players in the tournament. Out of everyone not getting paid to play, he was third. That’s a huge accomplishment in my book.
My Takeaway
Trying to follow Brad Dalke’s journey at the Masters was a cool experience. To see a young guy play alongside some of the greatest golfers in the world is inspiring. Dalke said it was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” and “one of the most memorable weeks” of his life. And you know what? I believe him. I think he did great, and it showed me that even if you don’t win, you can still achieve something amazing.
- Stalked his stats: I spent hours looking up his scores, background info, everything.
- Watched him play: Actually tuned in to see him on the course with some big names.
- Tracked his progress: Followed him through the tournament, round by round.
- Felt the disappointment: Yeah, I was a bit bummed when he didn’t make the cut.
- Celebrated the small victory: But hey, third among amateurs? That’s something to be proud of!
I feel I got a real glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of something as big as the Masters. Even though I was just watching and researching, it felt like I was there with him, going through the ups and downs. So, that was my attempt at following Brad Dalke at the Masters. Pretty interesting experience, if I do say so myself.
