Pebble Beach's 19th Hole Is Just as Great as the Other 18
by Ryan Ballengee on Jun 19, 2010 6:26 PM EDT
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PrintUS Open week - just like any major - is typically a big party week for the sport. Fans, insiders, sponsors, and players all get in on the festivities. Pebble Beach is no different, with the Monterey peninsula playing host to thousands of avid golf fans. After (and during) a long day of great golf action, many fans just want to let loose. For those that have the right connections, Pebble Beach boasts a tremendous 19th hole experience.
As a guest of Lexus at the Inn at Spanish Bay this week, we're fortunate enough to get to take in some of those settings. The Lexus tent is a part of the USGA's Partner Village and lines the iconic 18th fairway of the course. Several times each day, Lexus-sponsored golfers have made their way into the tent for Q&A along with autograph sessions. The setting is spectacular for a golf fan who is looking to take in one of the most remarkable holes in the world.
Likewise, guests of any of the Pebble Beach Company properties can get into their bars and restaurants, which are packed following play each day. Last night, we ventured into the Tap Room and Roy's Restaurant above Pebble's 18th green. The pub was packed with fans, including a cameo by Annika Sorenstam. I had an opportunity to connect with her and her husband Mike, both on a busy schedule this week.
We also spent some time with the folks that run the Fleury winery in Napa Valley. They helicoptered in earlier in the afternoon from the Valley, which sounded pretty awesome in and of itself. Their group joined ours for some drinks and to talk a little golf and grapes. In the midst of that sea of people, we saw legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, ESPN's Scott Van Pelt (who I chatted with for about 10 seconds before he had to do a TV obligation; he thanked me for alerting him to the Haney-Woods breakup while he was on-air), and other exciting and interesting folks.
And that's to say nothing of the incredible views, which pretty much speak for themselves.
Despite being in the lap of luxury on property, we're heading to In N Out Burger tonight.
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OK, I'm starting to get
a picture here….OL RB is doing a vacation thing, pretending to be working, taking the new bride along so he can write off her trip as a business expense….The guy’s all heart. Than, instead of candle lit romantic dinners, he does the El Cheapo and takes her to a sleazy burger joint….WOW, and I bet she fell for this whole schtick…..lol STUB
now wait just a minute !!
In-n-Out is no sleazy burger joint !! :-)
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
It sure ain't some low lit
lobster house on the Bay….When ya kin smell the grease when ya comes in ;the door, buddy, they’s sleaxy…..How many napkins do ya git? That’l tell ya sumpin…..Sawdust on the floor to absorb the grease drippins….Do they gives ya a square a ol inner tube to hold the beer glass so it don’t slip from you greazy fingers.? How about the onions, how old is they….been in the deep fryer over night?….jist sayin…..STUB
I think that's just a sly dig
at my lovely Stewart (his pic on Twitter is at In-n-Out eating a burger).
ah yes – how IS the ol’ sea roach ? :-)
In-n-Out isa real treat for us east coasters.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Don't try to tell us now, that
you consider yourself an East Coaster…..won’t sell in Peoria…..Nothing East Coast about Tucker GAWGA…..And Wendy, Would I do a dig at Stinky Cinky? naw…..well, maybe a little one….lol….STUB
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