Tuesday, July 6, 2010

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUTT LIKE A REFUGEE


Towards the middle portion of NBC's PGA telecast of the Bay Hill Invitational (3-17-01), commentator Johnny Miller gave a hole-by-hole description of the golf course. While discussing sandy bunkers and dog-leg rights, new-age instrumental music aided in giving a regal air to the majestic surroundings.

At first, the composition was not unlike any Yanni-mixed-with-Kenny G. torture test. Upon closer auditory inspection, however, the feel-good notes were those of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers' "Refugee": "Somewhere, somehow, somebody must have kicked you around some. Who knows, maybe you were kidnapped, tied up, taken away and held for ransom." Very lush sentiments, Johnny.

Now, let's join Roger Maltbie at the 7th hole. Vijay, for his par...

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