Golf's New Hotshot: Jordan Spieth

This year's Masters was far from ordinary. Many contenders were still in the running before the start of the final round Sunday, including some multiple new faces. One of those new faces, none other than runner-up Jordan Spieth. At just 20 years old, Spieth has made a name for himself in the world of golf with his impressive showing this week. It is hard to believe that only a year ago this guy was an amateur; personally, I have never seen a more composed 20-year old in my life!

 

(Spieth after his playoff win in The 2013 John Deere Classic)

Many are calling Spieth the Derek Jetter of golf, a young guy entering the pros with class. Referring to others around him as Mr. Watson and Mr. Crenshaw, Spieth has a humility and respect that can only be admired. As golf's icons Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods grow older, fans are looking for a new face to put forth their admiration. Spieth could very well be this guy! Spieth said he was "hungry" for more in a post-event interview on Sunday, who doesn't admire that drive? He has already shown a sense of what he could be; he beat out 20 year old Woods first showing in the Masters back in 1996. While Woods drew a crowd with his great performance, he missed the final round cut. Skip forward one year, Woods is the youngest Masters champion in history at 21. Could history repeat itself next year in young Jordan Spieth? I know I am excited to see what happens. 

(Spieth congratulating Masters winner Bubba Watson after the final round Sunday)

One thing is for sure, all eyes will be on Spieth as he continues to progress on some of golf's largest stages and build his brand in the gold world. I wish him all the best and look forward to seeing what exciting talent he will bring to the course. It only gets better from here! 

Sources:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/04/13/302507053/in-jordan-spieth-golf-world-looks-for-its-next-tiger

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2014/04/13/jordan-spieth-can-become-the-derek-jeter-of-golf/

WWE Still Kicking

Let's all be honest here, who knew WWE still existed? I surely did not. I remember watching the show vaguely as a kid because I grew up with a WWE obsessed little brother, but thought that the dramatic fighting was a dying "sport." Well apparently I was very wrong, WWE is alive and well and reporting some record breaking numbers at that. WWE just announced tonight that WrestleMania 30 broke the record for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome's highest grossing entertainment event. Yup, the event grossed $10.9 million thanks to a sold-out crowd of 75,167 making their way to New Orleans this weekend. The event was also broadcast live in over 100 countries and in 20 different languages.

(an inside look of the Superdome set up for WrestleMania 30, April 6th)

WWE is used to breaking these records however. This year's numbers will mark the 5th consecutive year that the WWE broke the host venue's highest grossing entertainment record. You would think people would be less obsessed with a rigid "fighting" show? But I guess that is not the case. New Orleans mayor, Mitch Landrieu, even said that "WrestleMania has taken its rightful place amongst the most historic events ever held in New Orleans." WOW that is a pretty strong statement by Mayor Landrieu. This is exciting news for next year's host site of WrestleMania 31, Silicon Valley. Let's just say, I might even be tuning into see what all the hype is about.

(Daniel Bryan celebrating his win over Batista and Randy Orton, overcoming the odds and taking home the WrestleMania Heavyweight Championship Title)

You know the previous gross revenue record holder for the Superdome? A three day music festival in 2013 featuring Beyoncé. They literally beat out the QUEEN of pop. Snaps to you WWE, you keep doing your thing.

(Girl, that is my reaction too) 

Sources:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wrestlemania-breaks-records-023600062.html;_ylt=A0LEV1EdVENTcx8AVblXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0OWZnM2hxBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1NNRTM5OF8x

http://www.wwe.com/