Our new hometown Augusta, GA is in the ball golf spotlight this week with a little tournament going on a few miles from the shop called the Masters. Maybe you've heard of it? Last night, the Mayor of Augusta hosted a public reception a few doors down from the shop honoring legendary golfer Tom Watson.It was a quick ceremony with a few speeches and the Mayor presented Watson with a proclamation and the key to the city. Watson gave a lighthearted acceptance speech and the reception was over.
Mrs. Killer B, Mike D, and I headed for the exit when Mrs B said, "You forgot to bring a disc for him to sign." I said, "I'll go get it if you go get his autograph." Deal. So I ran back to the store and grabbed a bright yellow Killer B stamped Vulcan and a Sharpie and hustled back.
Marcy grabbed the disc and walked back into the park and claimed a spot along the railing near the exit while Watson made his way down the line. He was signing all sorts of things -- hats, Masters tee flags, shirts -- and was making small talk with everyone. Marcy was confident he'd sign the disc.
Mike and I were across the lawn watching the action unfold. When Watson got near Marcy, she held out the disc and asked politely, "Mr. Watson, will you sign my disc golf disc?" Instead, he grabbed a hat from the guy next to her and asked him, "Are you sure you want me to sign such a nice hat?" Okay, strike one. No problem.
Marcy repositioned the disc in front of him and asked again. No luck as he autographed something for the person in front of her. Strike two.
Meanwhile, Mike and I lost view of them as the crowd shifted behind some bushes. I saw Watson lean over to his right where Marcy was and was sure I saw a flash of yellow. A minute later I finally caught sight of Marcy as she exited the park and she gave me a frown. No luck!
It turns out that on her third attempt he reached right over the disc and totally ignored her. He didn't even make eye contact with her! Marcy got dissed!
Oh well, it was a valiant try. Maybe he only signs ball golf-related things. We did get a good chuckle out of it though, so all is good, but I bet Bubba Watson wouldn't have dissed her!
Hey Bubba! Stop by the store this week!
Ha ha that's an awesome story JoBo.
ReplyDeleteHave disliked him since he dissed the who crowd after the tournament in 1983. Wouldn't sign a single autograph. All the BIGGER names like Palmer and Nicklaus signed stuff, but Watson was too good to even acknowledge the crowd. He sucks!
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