June 14, 2004

I never thought I'd enjoy shooting a *golf* event - but to my own surprise, it was actually kinda fun. Certainly a challenge, if anything ...

Earlier today, I went to Central Oregon's newest and most exclusive "Golf Community" - Pronghorn - to see golf legend (and one-man empire) Jack Nicklaus play an inaugural round of golf on his brandnew signature golf course.

Security was tighter than at Fort Knox, and only after numerous check points and my name being checked off various lists, did I finally get my "All Access" press pass.

During the press conference, Jack then talked in detail about designing the course and hailed the Pronghorn property for its amazing beauty and neat natural features that made it a virtually perfect site for his course.

He then took the time for a half-hour clinic, in which he lectured the large crowd on how even you can perfect your technique...

And finally, he played an inaugural exhibition round on his 18-hole course. Giving in to the beating sun and a crowd that resembled a herde of buffalo in their eagerness and ruthlessness for a good viewing point, I bowed out after two holes - yet I'm still pretty happy with the shots I got ...

Jack Nicklaus contemplates the inaugural shot at his new signature golf course at Pronghorn. Mount Bachelor is in the background.