Boo wrapped up day one at -5, and only three strokes off the lead.  Keep watching for updates.  This looks like a good way to start the weekend for Boo.

Tomorrow Boo will start play at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC.  Continue to check www.booweekley.com for updates.

by Mike Hlas

CHASKA, Minn. — Zach Johnson’s threesome all had rooting sections here Thursday at the PGA Championship.

It didn’t stop Johnson, Mike Weir, or Boo Weekley from shooting 2-over-par 74 at Hazeltine National, but it made it a little more interesting. The emphasis is on “a little.”

Johnson, the Cedar Rapids lad, had plenty of people shouting “Go Zach!” Or “Go Hawkeyes!” Or “Go Drake!” or “Go Iowa!”

Minnesota is a large land mass wedged between Iowa and Canada, so it stood to figure that Canadian Weir would also have some fans here. He did.

Six young adult men wore Canada hockey jerseys and hockey helmets, and followed Weir for all 18 holes. They yelled “Mikey!” at him any time he hit a good or semi-good shot.

I think they wanted attention. Never once did I notice Weir give them a reaction. But these players are focused.

Someone else, by the way, wore a T-shirt that said “Brock Lesnar Fears Mike Weir.”

I think not.

Then there was Weekley. A good-old-boy from the Florida Panhandle, Weekley is a fan favorite. He has bit of a stomach, he says what he thinks, and he has his own clothing line (Boo Weekley Camo Clothing Collection). His cap looks more suited for the duck blind than the gold course.

Oh, he’s also popular because he goes by the name ”Boo” though his name is Thomas Brent Weekley. A Thomas Brent, this guy ain’t.

This is someone, who when asked about the food in Scotland while he was at the British Open, said “It’s different eating here than it is at the house. Ain’t got no sweet tea, and ain’t got no fried chicken.”

Asked once about his Milton, Fla., hometown, Boo said “All I know is we got a couple of gas stations, a dirt track and a river… and a prison.”

He is the only guy on the PGA Tour who gets booed regularly. If I heard one “Booooo!” Thursday, I heard 333.

The three players will be paired again Friday afternoon, representing Iowa, Canada, and the Kingdom of Boo.

Boo will be in Chaska, MN at Hazeltine National Golf Club for the PGA Championship.  Check back for regular updates!