Getting caught up. Sorry for the delay in writing, but I will recap the last few weeks.

The Masters. Tiger did not win, but what a performance he and Phil put on that last round together. I did, though, give Kenny Perry a little notice in my last blog. He had that one in the bag, I thought, but it is The Masters. Chad Campbell also suffered the same fate. As for Tiger, I admire his honesty in saying that his swing was not there. He had to Band-Aid it to compete, unlike Sergio, who did apologize after saying the course was not prepared properly and that he did not care for The Masters.

Weather has been an issue here in Indy again. We get about two or three good days in a row, and then it either rains or turns cold with rain. The NAIA Classic experienced that here in April, but there were some really good scores shot in the cold and the rain. Berry College from Georgia won the two-day event, and Dusty Drenth of St. Ambrose University in Iowa was medalist with an outstanding 36-hole score of 4-under 140. Conditions were not that conducive to low scores, so congrats to the winners. Oh, to be young again and in college!

I competed in my first tournament here in Indiana this year at Broadmoor Country Club, which is a Donald Ross design. The weather was terrible. It was about 45 degrees, windy and rainy. I did not play that bad, just had no short game, including putting very poorly. My next section event will be Monday, May 4 at Fuzzy Zoeller’s new course called Champions Pointe. It is in southern Indiana, down around New Albany, and, of course, the weather forecast is calling for rain. I will report back on the course, as I have heard it is very good.

As I am writing this, the Mid-American Conference Championship is going on here at Brickyard Crossing the next three days. Of course, we have had a two-hour weather delay, and the forecast calls for rain the next three days. Please, can we get a break with this rain so some golf can be played? Oh, well: Cannot control the weather. We just want some good weather for May. My alma mater, Ball State, needs to win the conference to move on to the NCAA regionals. GO CARDS!

The racing season is here, and three races in the Indy Car Series are in the books. Everyone’s attention has turned to the Indy 500. We have numerous days the course is open while the cars are practicing, and this is a really unique experience. Give us a call and book a tee time. We even have tee times available on three qualification days.

There always are numerous events that take place during May. Check out our Web site for our Speed of Play promotion, which includes a Mother’s Day special. That special allows a mother who is accompanied by an immediate family member to play a complimentary round as a guest of the Brickyard. This is thanks to all those moms out there who enjoy the game of golf.

I think that pretty much catches up on the golf happenings here at the Brickyard. Remember, if your game needs a tune-up, give us a call here at the Brickyard and visit us online at www.brickyardcrossing.com.

Jeff Schroeder

PGA Head Professional

Brickyard Crossing