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Big Break Shocker
I admit it, I lost a bet to Andrew Magee after the fourth episode of Big Break Kaanapali (don't get your knickers in a twist; we were only betting peanuts). Earlier that week, after watching the 12 contestants' practice rounds before the taping of the first episode, I had picked Adrienne to win the whole thing. She had serious game, lots of experience and a tenacity that was nothing short of inspirational. So when she was the third player to be knocked out of the competition, no one was more shocked than I. And losing both Adrienne and Liz in what amounted to an early-season double whammy really rattled us all. These were two of our better players and nobody expected them to go home so early. That said, their opponents in the elimination challenge didn't deserve to get the boot either; Sam and Sophie are both very accomplished players as well.
So what should one make of an outcome such as this? That life isn't fair? That it's all about luck? Well, now that Cirbie was gone, there was really no stand-out bad player who should've taken the next loser walk. (And to those of you who think Susan was the next obvious victim, all I can say is "HA!" That girl may be inexperienced, but she could play the pants off most of you, especially in a short-game challenge.) So it's all a crap shoot from here, ladies and gents. And the hits will just keep on coming.
The thing that really got to me most that fateful day in Kaanapali, however, was just how hard both Liz and Adrienne took their defeats. It wasn't shown on TV, but they were inconsolable. They had obviously never imagined getting cut so early, and once reality sunk in, it hit them hard. But I hope they both know that they have very bright futures ahead of them, and that losing out on the Big Break won't mean much in the big scheme of things in their potentially long, successful careers. As long as they keep working at it and believing in themselves, I'm sure we'll see both their names in lights soon enough. Because, besides being good golfers, they're both very nice, hardworking, talented young women. And at least they can console themselves with the fact that an early departure kept them from getting involved with the drama and infighting that's about to ensue on this season of the Big Break...
"drama and infighting that's about to ensue"... now that's a promo if I ever read one (grin).
Tina Miller's "confessional" after this week's episode also indicates there is something definitely brewing between her and Christina Lecuyer. Should make for some interesting episodes to come.
I can not imagine that Samantha Head will be involved in any of the extracuricular drama, however. She seems like the nicest, most considerate and level headed player in the bunch.
I had been rooting for Liz Stuart, but now that she is gone, Samantha will be my pick to hopefully drive away in the BMW and gather up all the loot and other prizes.
Overall the show is very entertaining.