Tiger just too good
I read with interest your (Mark Kiszla) column suggesting that St. Andrews be removed from the rotation because it is too easy for Tiger Woods and current golf technology. I have played the Old Course a dozen or more times and I think you may have “lipped out” on this one.
It’s true that the Old Course suits Tiger’s game, but he didn’t win because he hit the ball an average 342 yards off the tee. Half of the field can do that on those concrete-like fairways. The question is who can get it to stop and where. Tiger won because he hits it straighter. And he’s better at getting the ball up and down and at putting.
As far as the course being too easy, tell that to the following players who made the cut but failed to break par after four rounds: Phil Mickelson, Chris DiMarco, Justin Leonard and Greg Norman, to name a few. I didn’t hear Jack Nicklaus suggesting that the Old Course has become too easy.
Brian Bernard
Morrison
One mascot for Denver teams
It’s (mile) high time to address an issue concerning our sports franchises. Of course, I am speaking of mascots. I propose that Rocky the Mountain Lion be designated the official mascot for four of our teams. Here’s why: 1. Broncos. The angry-looking, dorky, “horsehead-guy” roving the sidelines makes the leprechaun-guy look dignified. Punt this equine mutt. 2. Avalanche. Yeti himself has been spotted more often than “bigfoot guy.” Make him extinct. 3. Rockies. Dinger is a total embarrassment. He wears no pants. No more late-inning appearances behind home plate. Smack Dingbat out of the park. 4. Nuggets. Rocky can do it all. Rev up the crowd. Bait officials. Burn opponents. Rocky for all four.
Kevin V. Moore
Denver
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