The big argument in golf after the PGA Championship is: Who is the No. 2 player in the world? We all know Tiger is No. 1.

My thoughts are Padraig Harrington. Paddy wins two majors in a row, and Phil Mickelson stumbles, so it should go without saying that Paddy is No. 2.

Do you think Tiger was sitting home these last two majors wondering, “What if?” Probably not, but I bet he wanted to be there and play two of the most difficult courses in championship golf.

This now leads me to another question: Why is golf not an Olympic sport? Golf has been around forever.

I did not do any research on why golf isn’t in the Olympics, but I can’t believe it is not. I turned on the TV the other day, and beach volleyball was on. That got me thinking: Do you think back in the day that the Greeks said one day beach volleyball will be an Olympic sport? I am going to research and see why golf is not an Olympic sport and report back on this issue.

As far as last week, the Indiana professionals got beat again by the amateurs – or should I say the college team of Indiana! It is hard for guys like me to compete with the young guys, but when we do beat them, it makes us feel so good to be PGA golf professionals.

This Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 18-19, is the Club Professional Championship of Indiana. This tournament is for class A PGA Professionals in Indiana. It takes place here in Indianapolis at The Country Club of Indianapolis, which is a very good course with narrow fairways and fast greens.

We play 36 holes on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. At the completion of play Tuesday, about six or seven players will have qualified for the National Club Professional Championship next June in Albuquerque, N.M.

That is it for now. Remember to get out and practice, and if you need a lesson, contact your local PGA Professional.

Jeff Schroeder

PGA Head Professional

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