The Official 'Double P' Blog

PP checking in from home. Haven't had time to write lately, but finally have some down time and wanted to talk about the US Open week.

Coming back to San Diego was one of those 'dream come true' kind of things. Much was made about my history at Torrey and literally growing up on that course, but being a major it was a completely different feel. It still felt like home, but the set up made it feel brand new.

I didn't think the course was that much harder or as difficult as some made it seem. I just didn't get it done. My putting was garbage the first three days, but I sort of put it together on Sunday. I felt like I was hitting it great all week. I just wasn't putting like I should.

The experience itself was just something I was glad to be a part of. Playing in our country's official major. Back home in San Diego, with family and friends. Being one of 156 that made it in - and seeing a list of the guys who didn't. It was definitely the highlight of this season for me.

I got to Diego the weekend before and got in a few rounds at Torrey and just laid low. On Monday night we went to some Taylor Made-sponsored party at a spread in Rancho Santa Fe. Pretty insane set up there.

Tuesday I played the back nine on the south course and that night threw out the first pitch at the Padres/Dodgers game. The Taylor Made guys set that up and that was pretty solid. I pull for my Padres and my Bolts, so to get that honor as a local guy - that was definitely a thrill.

Played the front nine on Wednesday and snagged dinner that night at our local spot, Samurai, in Solana Beach. We've been tearing that place up and terrorizing Charlie (Song) for years, but we keep it low key during the work week.

Thursday through Sunday were all business. Same ol, same ol. Up early, working out with Joey D, working out/stretching, hitting the range and off to the course. Laid low every night, watched the Lakers choke away the series to Boston and watched my boy (Jason) Gore sweat it out every night, as he bleeds that purple and gold.

Hit the lake last week with some buds, off to Palm Springs today to practice and then back home until next week. I'm off to Detroit on Monday for the British Open qualifier and then to D.C. for the AT&T National. After that, the John Deere and then hopefully the British, if I get in.

That's all I got for now. I'll try to check back in soon enough.


P.P.