There is a lot of golf beyond the confines of this great country.  Here’s a bit of an update:

Irish Open

ADARE, Ireland (AP) - Wales’ Bradley Dredge shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over England’s Richard Finch after the third round of the Irish Open.

Dredge, who lost to Padraig Harrington in a golf playoff last year at Adare Manor, had a 9-under 207 total. Finch, the New Zealand Open winner in December, shot a 65.

England’s Lee Westwood was two strokes back after a tournament-best 64.

More updates to come shortly

In a surprising turn of events, Paul Goydos, who has not broken 70 in as many as 9 prior events is now up in front at the TPC Sawgrass event this weekend.

I don’t know if it’s my love of the underdog or whether everyone should love this guy.  I recently read:

“a 43-year-old former substitute teacher who is raising two teenager daughters. He has no endorsement deal, so he bought a Long Beach State baseball cap last week in an airport with the nickname “Dirtbags” on the bill. Even in 90-degree weather, he keeps his shirt buttoned to the top because “I have no shoulders.”

Gosh I hope he wins.  But it won’t be easy, both Garcia and Mickelson are hard on his heels.  Yet I still hope.

With Mother’s day upon us, we men can now think about Father’s day.  I’m sure if Goydos wins his teenage girls will grace him with some really nice golf gifts.  And, of course he’ll deserve it richly.  Go get ‘em Paul.