Watching the PGA

While I finish some work today, I’ll have the television on. I plan to watch the PGA, not the Olympics.

Nothing against the Olympics, but I still am partial to the major championships in golf, even without Tiger Woods. The PGA is gasping without Tiger, but it’s still an interesting leaderboard.

Some of the contenders are seeking their second major, an achievement which elevates any golfer to higher status. Ben Curtis, David Toms, Angel Cabrera. Some of the contenders are the young guns seeking that breakthrough major. Justin Rose. Henrik Stenson. Aaron Baddeley. Sergio Garcia. Anthony Kim.

Looming not too far back are the guys scrambling for the No. 2 slot in golf, behind Tiger. Phil Mickelson. Padraig Harrington.

I wish Tiger was in the PGA. But his void leaves a great opportunity. The 2008 PGA remains a major in every sense of the word. Which means I’ll be watching.