FROM THE GALLERY #2

By Dan Miller
April 14, 2008

As I watched the Masters on TV Sunday, I found myself really hoping Brandt Snedeker would win.
And not just because he's a Nashvillian.

Sure, it would be fun to have a hometown guy wearing the green jacket. We can always use another sports hero.
But there was more to it.

A few days earlier, during a practice round, I had witnessed -- up close and personal -- a classy gesture from Brandt.
At least it seemed classy and meaningful to me.

After his tee shot on the 10th, he walked down the fairway to his ball, then sprinted to the edge of the fairway to say hello and chat briefly with 3 familiar faces he spotted in the gallery -- Rudy Kalis, Terry Bulger and me.
Prior to that moment, I don't believe I'd ever met Brandt, but his thoughtful gesture was enough to assure my support.

Now I can hardly wait for his next tournament.

Brandt didn't win the Masters... but he gave it quite a run, and firmly established his name with golf fans everywhere.
He's a talented young man, with a friendly disposition... and I predict he'll make Nashville proud many times in the years ahead.

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