Thank you...Tom Watson

Golf survived. The great and powerful Tiger Woods missed the cut at the British Open and the sport of golf actually survived. An even greater storyline emerged,thanks to Tom Watson. The 59 year old, 5-time British Open champion shook off challenge after challenge heading to the final hole where par would have handed him a sixth Claret Jug. But it wasn't to be. It was Stewart Cink's time.

But the sport of golf won this weekend. In the end it didn't matter that Tiger missed the cut or Phil was home with his wife. A great story was written by one of the games great champions. It brought back echos of Arnie and Jack and Slammin Sam and Hogan. So thanks one more time Tom for a riveting weekend, me and my HDTV.

A New Sponsor for GM

GM has announced that it's dropping its long-term sponsor-relationship with Tiger Woods. They'll save $8m. But wait. There's a better way.

How about giving the money to someone who can actually use it? And actually drives a GM car? And might, if he gets the gig, go golfing with me?

Here he is, GM. And a bargain, too. He'll be happy to do the job for, oh let's say, less than $8m.

Start the negotiations. I'll bet a sleeve of golf balls will get things rolling.