I am just going to try and let it unfold naturally. The good news, however, is that Vucinich has just signed an endorsement deal with Taylor Made Golf. While Vucinich, who finished sixth at qualifying school, will never duplicate the golfing feats of his fellow Pennsylvanian Palmer, his admiration is as great for Palmer's accomplishments off the course as his achievements on it. The two have met a number of times and played a practice round together at the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont. Americans love underdogs.
Golf is no different.
We revere Watson but find ourselves pulling for Walt Zembriski, the former skyscraper steelworker who traded in rivets for divots. We pattern our swings after Irwin, but love the fact that Allen Doyle's cockamamie but consistent swing is the result of endless practice in a room with a low ceiling. For now Vucinich may have to wait to say hello while The King holds court. But perhaps one day soon, in fact it's quite likely, Vucinich or Lendzion or Edwards will be the one standing in the morass of microphones and pens. Edwards is eager but pragmatic about the possibilities.