Okay, let me tell you about how I followed the Wyndham Championship back in 2020. It feels like a while ago now, especially with everything that was going on that year.
Getting Set Up
So, the tournament week rolled around, I think it was August. I remember making sure my schedule was reasonably clear for the weekend. You know how it is, trying to catch the important bits live. I got the TV set up in the living room, made sure the streaming app or the channel was working okay. Didn’t want any technical hiccups during the final rounds.
I usually like to have some snacks handy. Nothing fancy, maybe some nuts or chips. Grabbed a couple of cold drinks too. Settled into my usual spot on the couch. It’s kind of a ritual, really. Getting comfortable is key to enjoying four days of golf coverage.
Following the Action
Thursday and Friday, I mostly kept an eye on the leaderboard updates on my phone while doing other things. You catch glimpses of players shooting low rounds, guys struggling to make the cut. It’s always interesting to see who gets off to a hot start. I remember thinking the scoring seemed pretty good that year at Sedgefield.
Then came Saturday, moving day. This is when I start paying more attention. I tuned in properly. Watched the featured groups. You start to see the real contenders emerge. I wasn’t specifically rooting for any one player, more just enjoying the competition itself. Seeing how they handled the pressure, the different shots they played. It’s fascinating, the strategy involved.
The Final Round Buzz
Sunday was the main event, obviously. I made sure to watch most of the final round live. There was a bit of a buzz, like always on a Sunday. You had a few guys near the top. I recall Billy Horschel being right there in the mix. He’s always intense, fun to watch.
But the story turned out to be Jim Herman. Honestly, I didn’t have him picked at the start of the week. He played incredibly well, especially on the back nine on Sunday. Shooting that low score, I think it was a 61 or something crazy on Saturday, then closing it out on Sunday. It was pretty impressive stuff.
- Watched the early rounds casually.
- Focused more intensely on Saturday and Sunday.
- Tracked the leaderboard shifts.
- Saw Jim Herman make his charge.
Wrapping Up and Thoughts
When Herman finally sealed the deal, sinking that last putt, there’s always that moment of relief and excitement, even just watching on TV. It was a solid win for him. Kind of an unexpected result in some ways, which makes golf interesting.
After the trophy presentation, I switched off the TV. Spent a bit of time just thinking about the tournament. How small margins make such a big difference. A shot here, a putt there. It was a good reminder of the mental toughness needed in golf. Just another year of the Wyndham, watched and logged in the memory bank. Nothing earth-shattering about my process, just how I like to follow along.
