Player Spotlight: Ed Budz
Home club: Taconic Golf Club
Handicap: 0
Career low round: 66 (Taconic)
Goals this season: Berkshire County player of the year!
Favorite 19th hole drink: Whatever’s cold
Most memorable moment in golf: Playing in my first father-son tournament with my father
Dream foursome: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan
Advice to Tiger: Who am I to give this guy advice?
What is your least favorite hole in Berkshire County? No. 5 at Stockbridge. A hole where you can almost throw your ball on the green should not scare the hell out of you
What is your favorite hole in Berkshire County? Too many to list
When was the last time you woke up before sunset to play golf? Can’t recall…I’m not a dew duster
Either or:
Most likely to win U.S. Open: 1) The field or 2) Phil or Tiger: Phil. He plays well in New York
First to win a major championship: Creamer
Ryder Cup winner: USA or Europe: USA
Better TV: LPGA Tour or PGA Tour: PGA Tour
Better writer: Rick Reilly or John Feinstein: Feinstein
More $$$ in New England this summer: You’re not getting an answer from me on this one!
Driving range or pitch ‘n putt: Pitch ‘n putt. I’m not one to bang a bunch of balls