US Open

We got my dad US Open tickets for Christmas and his birthday this year.  One thing that is pretty cool is that kids get in free with a paid adult ticket, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to expose Owen to golf by taking him to a practice round - and we didn't have to worry about him making noise and messing up a players shot.  Owen, Andy and my dad got up and were at Congressional by 7am on Wednesday morning - Owen was so excited!  He behaved so well the whole day and got all kinds of autographs from the quite a few players - he even got fellow Jayhawk Gary Woodland and winner Rory McIlory's.  All the players and event staff were so nice to Owen.  Since he was so good, we decided he could go on Friday.  He was again a trooper being there from 7am to about 8pm.  He did get lots of special treats -cookies, brownies, and even a drink of soda.  It was a great time had by all! Now he is obsessed with golf and just wants to go out and hit balls. He is really starting to get the hang of it and getting more of a golf swing vs. Happy Gilmore. 

On the bus heading to the Open

On the way into Congressional

Papa and Owen

The boys

Owen was a little chilly in the morning

Following some golfers

Watching some golfers during the practice round

Owen in the empty grandstand

A flag from Congressional