Bad Weather Golf is Fun to Watch

Watching the British Open, I couldn't help but feel like I was at a Bills game in November. Watching the world's best golfers battle the weather, it reminded me of the Bills poor efforts in the bad weather against the Browns and Giants. During all four rounds at Royal Birkdale in southern England, the wind blew nearly 40 miles an hour. It rained. It was cloudy. It was anything but comfortable. All that was missing was snow. The weather severely tested all the golfers. The ones that adjusted were the ones that had success. Its just like the NFL. Usually, the games are played in near perfect conditions. But when those conditions deteriorate, its the teams that adjust that have a better chance at winnings. Same as golf. Most of the tournaments are played in great weather: beginning of the year in Hawaii & California, then Florida, then the summer comes. Rarely are the conditions bad. Except for the British Open. Is it a coincidence that Irishman Padraig Harrington has won the last two, and that 10 of the top 11 at this year's Open hail from Europe. They're used to playing in these conditions.

One of the big stories of this year's Bills season will be how Trent Edwards will improve upon his horrible performances in bad weather games. Maybe he should call Padraig.