Thursday, April 12, 2007

Zach's Master

O.K., I'll admit it - I was wrong (actually, this happens more often than not)! Tiger Woods didn't win the Masters (He did finish 2nd, though). Zach Johnson won...and it was well-earned.

I was even more glad he won after what Zach (pictured, surveying his future endorsement deals) said on Sunday. After finishing the final round, he noted that it was Easter Sunday, and that he could feel the Lord's presence with him every step of the way. Later on, at his press conference, he stated that his desire had been "to glorify God".

It was a touching scene to see him embrace his wife and infant son after the tournament. Not only was Zach choked up, but so were some of the other players! It's obvious the guy is very well-liked and respected by his peers. Way to go, Zach!

The 31-year-old Johnson was called "a fantastic young player with a bright future", after his first major championship win. Here's a scary thought: Tiger Woods already holds 12 majors, including four Masters wins, and he's the exact same age as Johnson. Wow.

That young man just might have a future in golf, too.

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