Guest blogger from The First Tee: Alex Phillips

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THURSDAY'S BLOG
By Alex Phillips

Fuzzy Zoeller, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Gary Player, Patty Sheehan and Alex Phillips. Never would I have thought my name would be in the same sentence with such legends, nor have I ever dreamed of having a Hall of Fame golfer as my caddie. Patty has been absolutely fantastic, we're working well together and she is helping me out so much on the course. Then, last night, I found out I will be paired with Gary Player this weekend in the tournament, another Hall of Famer in my group. I'm living a dream -- please don't wake me up! Along with my two legends, I will be playing with Peter and Heidi Ueberroth. Mr. Ueberroth could be the president if he wanted to -- he is so influential! On top of everything, I am at Pebble Beach! I have played Del Monte the last two days but I get to play Pebble tomorrow and Saturday (hopefully Sunday as well!)

I have met Tom Kite (amazingly nice and photogenic) and Fuzzy Zoeller (while sharing lunch with Patty and my parents in the Pebble Beach Tap Room). And while warming up this morning I heard an Australian accent behind me -- I was hitting balls beside Greg Norman. Ben Crenshaw was sitting next to Reggie Jackson, and Patty went to talk to their group at the "19th hole" and Mr. Jackson came and introduced himself to me.

Patty is the best person I could have asked to be on my bag, not only is she a great caddie, she is a great person and a legend on the course.

I'm looking forward to the pressure of playing with two golf legends, the experience of Pebble Beach, and enjoying every last second!