Word on whether or not Broncos QB Tim Tebow is playing in the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am could come at any time.
That was in full evidence at Tuesday’s AT&T Pro-Am Media Day at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. When asked if there was any update on Tebow’s status, tournament director Steve Worthy literally checked his cell phone on the spot for messages.
“Nothing yet,” Worthy said with a grin.
While Tebow’s playing status remains unknown, one thing’s for sure–should he come he will not be Tiger Woods’ amateur partner.
That will most likely be Cowboys QB Tony Romo, as Worthy re-confirmed that the two have already requested to play together as reported in the Herald last week.
Should Tebow play, he more than likely won’t even be in Woods’ foursome.
“If Tebow commits, odds are he would not be in the same group with Tiger,” Worthy said.
The pairings for the tournament, slated for Feb. 6-12 at the Shore Course at MPCC, Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach Golf Links, will not officially be released until Tuesday of tournament week.
While the Tebow watch continues, another QB joining Romo in the field will be Patriots star Tom Brady. Other celebrities who confirmed earlier this week were actor Lucas Black and musician Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish.
In a twist, the celebrity rotation this year will have them on the Shore Course at MPCC on Friday, which means that celebrity day at Spyglass Hill be on Thursday. Saturday is traditionally celebrity day at Pebble Beach. In each of the past two years, the celebrity rotation had started at MPCC.
Speaking of celebrities, both Anthony Anderson of Law and Order fame and local football guru Herman Edwards were both on hand for the day’s festivities.
Last year, Anderson made his Pro-Am debut. The actor got in the tournament after writing what he called an “impassioned” email to tournament officials.
“Growing up, being a self taught player, this is one of the tournaments I coveted,” said Anderson, who while not one the set works with The First Tee. “Hands down it’s the best Pro-Am tournament I’ve been a part of. I had a great time last year. This year, I plan on playing a whole lot better.”
Edwards is also thrilled about coming back. Last year was his first appearance since his Eagles’ days back in the early 1980’s.
“I remember the first time I played back then, we were at Cypress Point on about the third hole. I wasn’t a golfer, and I was talking with my pro partner Peter Senior,” Edwards said. “I asked him, ’Why does this guy up ahead of us take so long?’ Senior said it was Bernhard Langer. I asked Peter, ‘Can I hit one right at him?’ He said, ’Noooo!’”
Nearly 30 years later, Edwards sounded like a n AT&T Pro-Am veteran a la Peter Jacobsen or Davis Love III, explaining that he fully grasps the spirit of the tournament and its role in charity.
“I understand what the AT&T Pro-Am means to this community. Life is about giving, and this tournament does that. And I’m fortunate enough to play,” Edwards humbly said.
As for his game, Edwards has been working with instructor Hank Haney as part of The Haney Project. His debut there will air the Monday after AT&T week.
“My expectations here are to have a good time and stay out of the way of the pro,” Edwards said. “I try to sign as many autographs as I can. They’re (the pros) the golfers.”