This city’s name is derived from one of 3 Greek names for love. Agape refers to God’s unconditional love illustrated by a father in the parable of the prodigal son, Luke 15:11-32. Meanwhile, eros is symbolic of a sensual love, similar to King David’s feelings for Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. However, phila means to love someone like a brother or sister. Thus, the nickname of Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love.
For the past 4 days, the sports fans of Philadelphia has demonstrated this love for the game of golf and their historic gem, Merion Golf Club. While not everyone has been pleasant with a few heckling Sergio Garcia, a majority of the 25,000 in attendance daily are redefining the image of this great city. As the 113th United States Open Golf Championship concludes today on Father’s Day, the only question remaining is will Phil be fulfilled today by winning his first Open title.
In recent years, Phil Mickelson has been ridiculed by the press for his aggressive play in this tournament, Five times a runner up, maybe fate waited until he reached Phil-a-delphia before winning this event which has slipped out of his hands too many heartaches to recount. Unfortunately, like the 2004 Superbowl, with the Philadelphia Eagles up at the half, Phil faded today, playing the final 8 holes 3 over par. Wounded again, Phil will likely recover like Rocky and Philly sports fans, holding out hope to one day be a world champion! Until the next major, kept your head up Phil, for the city of brotherly love is behind you!
by Jay Mankus
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