IT was the eve of the 133rd Open and the cream of the world's golf media were gathered in a marquee alongside the fairways of Royal Troon, writes Chris Bertram.
The launch of Callaway's latest driver had drawn journalists from ever corner of the golf world under one roof. The scene was, however, not typical of these type of events.
Normally they are fairly routine, staid affairs as small groups of writers discuss the merits of the new equipment they have seen unveiled and, just as likely, where the best restaurant in town is.
This time, though, everyone was gathered in a circle around one individual, forming a kind of human ampitheatre as those furthest away balanced on their toes to catch a glimpse of the figure holding court.
It lasted for around half an hour after which an even more extraordinary scene unfolded. Journalists, supposed hard-nosed, cold-hearted hacks, started to request pictures be taken with the evening's star guest. Not only that they did so with the giddiness of schoolkids surrounding their favourite footballer.
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Monday, November 06, 2006
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