Jack Nance

Jack Nance - I was a walking rules official for Martin Kaymer, Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner today.  All three played really well, despite the afternoon when things were really drying out.  Kaymer is leading at -5.  

No big rulings today.  However we did have a situation on #5 when Kaymer chipped his ball up to the green and deflected Dufner's ball a few inches away from its original spot.  The rule simply allows Dufner to replace his ball and Kaymer's ball stayed where it came to rest.

As I type this, a nice thunderstorm rolled through Pinehurst ending up around 10:30 pm.  It lasted about 45 minutes and should settle the dust that was so prevalent today.  Kaymer should enjoy this bit of good fortune.  After handling the dried out conditions today with a -5 round this afternoon, he now has the luxury of enjoying the softer morning conditions after this rain.  He goes early tomorrow.

I am off #1 at 1:14 Friday. I am walking with the same group Andy Priest, my colleague, had today.  Night night.

On a side note, I continue to hear from so many tourists, visitors, etc who are so jealous of all of us (you) who live in the Carolinas.  Let's all Carolinians be thankful we live in such a great place!