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July 2008
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Denis Watson seemed a bit stunned and truly humbled. He was standing on the 18th green at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, having just won the Boeing Classic Champions Tour event in a wild, record-setting playoff finish. He had picked up a gorgeous crystal trophy and a nice little winner's check for $240,000. And a key to the city of Snoqualmie, and that seemed to please him tremendously. He was genuinely touched by the gesture. I was standing next to him and heard him say "Look at that. That is fantastic. I haven't gotten a city key since 1984." And where was that? "Venice, Florida. I had a pretty good stretch and won a few times and they gave me the key." 23 Years between keys? "Yeah. Pretty amazing. This is really nice. Look at that, it's beautiful." It was a beautiful plaque and key, handed out by Mayor Matt Larson with an appropriate proclamation about Watson's performance and the event itself. The nearly quarter-million dollar check was lying in the grass by the side of the green. The crystal globe trophy was sitting on the wards table. But Watson had the key to the city in his hands and looked like he wasn't going to let go. Good play, Mr. Mayor, you have a truly appreciative new honoray resident. He can't vote, but you can bet he'll be back to defend his title next year!
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