The calm before the storm

Medinah Country Club is rather quiet at this hour. I was just the second person to take a seat in the Media Center.

You can bet the action will pick up swiftly. This course is in immaculate condition. It's what major championship golf is all about.

Shreveport's David Toms is scheduled to arrive at the course Tuesday afternoon. I'm about to head over and meet up with his caddie Scott Gneiser.

Look for a few stories in Tuesday's Times, including a scene-setter and a column from yours truly on how Tom Lehman, should he qualify on points, should not remove himself from the U.S. Ryder Cup team.