Tiger tales

Yes, while Tiger Woods’ title run to Monday’s U.S. Open championship — and particularly his ownership of the 18th hole at Torrey Pines all week — was nothing short of amazing, his all-time major-tying 63 in the blazing heat of last year’s PGA in Tulsa still exceeds it as one of the truly remarkable golf events ever. Being there in person, just a few feet from Woods on each swing of the club, might have tainted my judgment, but I’ll call it my all-time favorite sports moment in this profession.

Hats off...

Late kudos to Muskogee High School slowpitch softball coach Keith Coleman, who was selected District 4 (Large Schools) Coach of Year this year ... Also, Archie Bradley, the All-Phoenix Newcomer of the Year in baseball, made it past the first round of tryouts for the Chicago White Sox Area Code baseball team. Bradley, a freshman pitcher, is the second Muskogee Rougher to do this, graduating senior Antonio Horn being the other. Area Code Baseball, with teams sent by seven major league franchises, is in its 22nd season and is one of the highest regarded high school talent showcase in the country. Bradley is one of 75 representing a six-state area in the Midwest, the area assigned to the White Sox.

Oh, and in case you’re one of the few area people who haven’t heard about it, our own Kenton Brooks is officially an honest man, 12 days into his honeymoon with Phoenix news reporter Cathy Spaulding. He’ll be back at work next week.