Al Geiberger--aka "Mr. 59"--playing with "Mr. 89"

It was a tremendous thrill to play with “Mr. 59″ two weeks ago while on assignment in Palm Springs, California. Geiberger is the pro emeritus at a fabulous new private facility, the Tom Doak-designed Stone Eagle. Words defy description, so “Google” the course and see for yourself.
Anyway–it was just me and Al for 4 hours, maybe there were three or four other groups on the golf course. He’s pushing 70, but still busting it 280 off the tee, scattered five birdies in posting a 1-under 70, all the while providing me aiming points, putting lines and breaks on the green.
The 30th anniversary of his first-ever feat is coming up this June. Chip Beck, David Duval and Annika have all matched him, but “Skippy,” (who had a long-time endorsement deal with the peanut butter company; more on that some other time) was the first—the inaugural sub-60 round on the PGA Tour. He can’t break 60 anymore, but breaking 70? Pretty much any time he puts a peg in the ground.