Most people who get inside my head only see one side of my personality: New York City. They fail to notice that Jersey City is also just as important to me as NYC. Although I look out onto NYC, I am actually much closer to Jersey City than I am to NYC. I am about 3000 feet from Liberty State Park, and almost 2 miles away from the closest ferry dock on Manhattan. At times, I feel closer to Liberty State Park and Jersey City than I do to The Big Apple.
One reason why I feel so proud to be connected to Liberty State Park in Jersey City is because of the high profile events that occur here in order to offer visitors something special, The New York City skyline.
Starting today, The Barclays 2009, one of the PGA TOUR's Playoff Tournaments for the FedExCup, will be the first major golf tournament in my backyard. And when I say major I mean it. I am proud to host golf's elite players, including Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, Steve Stricker, and of course Phil and Tiger. This tournament is no joke, and neither is its golf course Liberty National. Tight fairways and sloping greens are sure to challenge the world's best golfers.
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have been dubbed PGA's ultimate rivalry. Both players are ranked numbers 2 and 1 respectively, according to Official World Golf Ranking. Tiger's return to golf this year has only intensified this rivalry, and I will be right there witnessing this spectacular moment as these players swing it out for The Barclays 2009 Tournament championship.
As I look forward to a week of professional golf, I reminisce about the other events that have taken place on (or near) the grounds of Liberty State Park. The NY/NJ International Boat Show used to bring boat enthusiasts from all over the east coast to showcase their prized possessions. And who could forget the All Points West Music & Arts Festival? Although only two years old, All Points West has undoubtedly become the East Coast's premier music festival.
The aforementioned events in Liberty State Park would not be possible without Liberty Event Management. They have produced these amazing events that put Liberty State Park on the map, and consequently opened Jersey City up for more opportunities, such as The Barclays Golf Tournament.
All Points West Music & Arts Festival along with The Barclays Golf Tournament are exactly what this side of The Hudson River needs; two prominent entertainment events that bring people together to enjoy the better aspects of life.
It's not too late to score tickets to The Barclays 2009. So come check out the skyline I wake up to every morning. In the meantime, I’ll be humming tunes from 2009’s All Points West bands like Fleet Foxes, Gogol Bordello, Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arctic Monkeys, MGMT, Elbow, Echo and the Bunnymen, Jay-Z, Coldplay, and The National.
Maybe my humming will be the extra little something that Phil needs to edge out Tiger. Phil is way overdue.
Good luck, fellas. I’m fans of you both. But most of all, I’m a fan of good sports.
When you walk the tremendous par-4 508-yard 18th and onto the final green, I’ll be watching. Remember what they say, boys. Drive for show, and putt for dough.
Love ya.
Lady Liberty
Music Lover, and Golf Fan
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