Big Break X Michigan Finale
Last night was the finale of Big Break X Michigan, the couples edition. Bernie and Haymes, the brother of PGA Tour sensation Brandt Snedeker, took home the BMWs, the Adams Golf sponsorship, and the exemption into a single, B-level tournament on the LPGA and PGA Tours, respectively.
It was a reasonably good battle, and I enjoyed the changing format every six holes, but am I wrong that the Golf Channel blew it by showing a “live” preview of Bernie and Haymes victory viewing party before the show ran!?!? Of course, they over-dubbed Haymes saying that he hoped the party-goers would still love them “even if they lost.” With all that iced champagne waiting to be opened, it sure didn’t look like the guests were about to be disappointed.
And, alas, challengers Hugo and Camila were unavailable because they were “out of the country,” not exactly where you’d expect them if they were about to bask in the glory of their Big Break!!
And, surprise, the Americans took down the Chileans 2 and 1.
I will admit that there was an ounce of doubt in my mind that Haymes could actually prevail with that SWING. He is a great competitor to win despite it.
-Bryan Fryklund


