FootJoy offerings were well represented at the 2010 John Hayt Collegiate Invitational at Sawgrass Country Club (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL). Sawgrass CC was the site of the PGA Tour's Tournament Players Championship from 1977-81 before moving across the street to the TPC at Sawgrass. The firm greens and excessive hazards, paired with cold, windy conditions, allowed only one participant in the strong field of 84 collegiate players to break par. Like most of the golfing public, these players are ready for the warmer weather!

The buzz around the course stemmed from teams wearing FJ ICON Asymmetric MyJoys to match their school colors. It really impressed other coaches and spectators to see how well the colors on those shoes matched their uniforms. If looking good is half the battle, then they're way ahead of the curve! 

As a fun diversion for players, the tournament organizers have an event within the event after the second round. Each team plays together on #16, 17 and 18 at the famed TPC Sawgrass. Celebrations can be heard echoing throughout the pines, as teams vie for the "unofficial" trophy from TPC. One rarely sees so many smiling faces on a golf course... a nice break from the norm. It wasn't all giggles though, many could be seen adjusting their FJ StaSof gloves on the daunting 17th and 18th tees. Who can blame them? I was nervous just watching...

Until next time... keep it in the short grass! 

Nick