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I went to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf today.  This is the "toughest qualifying of any event in golf".  Each participant is a 2005 major championship winner.  The game will be televised (7 p.m.-10 p.m. ET on TNT) and Wednesday (6 p.m.-10 p.m. ET on TNT) so look for me on TV! 

First was a Champions Clinic that was live on the Golf channel today.  Phil Mickelson doesn't arrive until tomorrow and Tiger Woods is recovering from a sprained ankle and stomach virus so he didn't play today but will be there for the main event.

Today's events were kind of like a practice.  Michael Campbell & Vijay Singh demonstrated the knockdown shot by breaking panes of glass; the lob shot that showcases skills in hitting over a "Flop Wall," and distance control, where players hit shots from distances below 150 yards into designated frames.  It was great fun and lots of laughs as they showed us how it's done and also not done - usually not on purpose.

Today was the only day we could get autographs and take a camera so below are the pictures I took.  Ralph and his friend David took some great photos too so I may add to this later.

This game is Best Ball or "Closest to the Pin".  Each player hits but they play from the best ball so the game moves pretty fast.  Each Professional plays with invited guests.  One was Sam Choy, a well know chef here that you may have seen on TV.  Also, some were Poipu Bay Pros.  Most others I did not know who they were.

Tomorrow Tiger Woods, Michael Campbell, Phil Mickelson, & Vijay Singh will play as a foursome competing against each other.  It should be pretty exciting.  Watch for me on TV - I'll be wearing a red T-shirt and my new hat (pictured below).  See chat for some discussion.

UPDATE:  Yes, Tiger Woods Won J

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Vijay Singh

Amazing photo of Vijay watching the other players at hole 16 Poipu Bay Golf Course

Autographs of Vijay & Michael

First time I've every asked for an autograph. It was great fun and not too crowded so I joined in with the encouragement of Ralph who planned our outing.

Michael Camplbell

Michael Campbell setting up a shot at the first hole.

Michael Campbell

This was very exciting. They make it look so easy!

Vijay Singh

Out of the bunker at 16

Vijay Singh

Vijay playing caddy on the 16h for his team

Vijay Singh Watching for Whales

There were two whales at hole 16. They were breaching like there was no tomorrow just before Vijay came to this hole. I'm not sure he saw them. Unfortunately I could not get a good pic of their amazing tales up in the air!