Kilted Arab
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Popped along to the course yesterday to pick up my media accreditation. Didn't have a lot of time as I had to pick up the wean from nursery, but I had a wee stroll around.
Went to the media tent first of all and was greeted by the organiser who said "ah yes, you're the photographer". "yes", I blushed.
was given a car park pass as well as an ID badge - i'll get the official photographer armband on Thursday! I was given a quick tour of the media tent...all the individual reporting booths for the journalists...the photographers area...trays for daily press updates/releases...and the bit where the free lunch is served each day!
So...free entry, free food and access to the golfers.
I then had a wander around...the practice putting area, driving area and a couple of holes. Sadly my time was limited and I didnt see Monty, VJ, Sergio or Daly but that'll come.
Was interesting, to me, to watch the caddies rolling golf balls over the greens and taking notes of the slopes. And to watch a few of the pros drive off the first. Saw Jiminez, cigar in mouth, whack a belter straight as an arrow down the middle. Maybe looks like a 70's porn star, but he can hit a golf ball.
Today is the pro-am. Not sure if I'll be able to make it out, but will go along for a wee while on Thurs/Fri. And all day Sat/Sun.
Nervous, but will be an experience and good practice ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic in two weeks. See ya there, Tiger!
Went to the media tent first of all and was greeted by the organiser who said "ah yes, you're the photographer". "yes", I blushed.
was given a car park pass as well as an ID badge - i'll get the official photographer armband on Thursday! I was given a quick tour of the media tent...all the individual reporting booths for the journalists...the photographers area...trays for daily press updates/releases...and the bit where the free lunch is served each day!
So...free entry, free food and access to the golfers.
I then had a wander around...the practice putting area, driving area and a couple of holes. Sadly my time was limited and I didnt see Monty, VJ, Sergio or Daly but that'll come.
Was interesting, to me, to watch the caddies rolling golf balls over the greens and taking notes of the slopes. And to watch a few of the pros drive off the first. Saw Jiminez, cigar in mouth, whack a belter straight as an arrow down the middle. Maybe looks like a 70's porn star, but he can hit a golf ball.
Today is the pro-am. Not sure if I'll be able to make it out, but will go along for a wee while on Thurs/Fri. And all day Sat/Sun.
Nervous, but will be an experience and good practice ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic in two weeks. See ya there, Tiger!