Birdies And Bogeys 2009: Paul Goydos

Birdies And Bogeys

Paul Goydos faltered late at the Valero Texas Open, but it was still an impressive showing.
Hats off to Zach Johnson for successfully defending his Texas Open title Sunday, edging hard-charging James Driscoll (62) on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff for his second victory of the season. And great showing by sentimental favorite Paul Goydos, who despite faltering down the stretch, still finished one shot back. Four months ago to the day, Goydos’ ex-wife Wendy passed away. And while he certainly wouldn’t use it as an excuse, Goydos would only be human if he wasn’t thinking about her in the back of his mind. Goydos grabbed the lead with a 13-foot birdie putt at the par-4 16th hole, but lost it with bogeys at 17 and 18. At the latter, he stubbed a chip shot. “For 70 holes I did really good,” said the 44-year-old Goydos. “Didn’t hit a good putt on 17 and didn’t hit a good shot on 18.” Birdie: To Goydos, Bill Haas (Texas Open) and Chris Anderson (BMW Charity Pro-Am) for shooting 29s this week. Haas’ father, Jay, has played professional golf for more than 30 years and competed in 797 events, and has yet to shoot in the 20s. Bogey: To the European Tour, for extending another captain’s pick — three total — to Colin Montgomerie for the 2010 Ryder Cup matches in Wales. The Americans finally regain the cup and Europe tweaks its system.
Birdie: To Henrik Stenson, for working with sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella in April to cure his driving yips. Of course, Stenson only hit one driver during his scintillating final-round 66 at the Players Championship.

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