Tuesday Thoughts

Just a few random thoughts on this third day of summer and none involve the weather:

Golf purists may scoff at the behavior of New York area fans but I think it
added to the US Open which ended Monday with a surprising victory by virtual-unknown Lucas Glover. At times the fans might get a bit rowdy but for most part their enthusiasm added to the event and it seems like the majority of golfers enjoyed it. The one thing that does drive me crazy and is heard at all golf events is the constant screaming of “in the hole” after just about every shot, even when there is no chance that could happen.

Not quite as competitive was the 16th Annual Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament which was held Monday at Pine Barrens in Jackson. I served as Master of Ceremonies for the Awards Ceremony afterwards which included first-place finishes by Lou Gallipoli II and Nina Anuario, who just happened to be the co-chairman of the event. As always Luce Greene and the Chamber staff did a great job securing prizes for the event, several of which were won by Michael P. Ritacco.
The staff at Pine Barrens, including Barbara Iasillo was wonderful as usual in helping put the event together.

I have to admit that while watching the Mets game last night I switched a few times to “John & Kate Plus 8” to catch the latest developments regarding America’s most overexposed family. No surprise in that their 10-year marriage is coming to an end as John was tired of being bossed around and seems to be excited about being free…as free as you can be with eight young children to take care of. TLC’s top-rated show will continue and the Gosselin family just goes through the transition millions of others do…of course in their case on National television. Somebody should tell John that the earrings look pretty stupid…maybe Kate will let him know.