SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- As usual at a major, Mother Nature decided she needed to add her stamp to things. Thats fine, except it threw a monkey wrench into some golfers strategy for how they were going to play the course. And what did that mean for the caddies in Round 2?Lets find out!Collins: How much different was the course Friday compared to Thursday? Caddie: Um (thinking hard on how to describe it) ... overall, I would say it was 4 shots different, easier.Collins: Whats it like to be out there after a rainstorm like that knowing the PGA of America isnt going to play lift, clean and place? Caddie: Thats the thing -- mud balls. Mud balls were an issue early on ... right after the rain came we were picking up mud, so you gotta play either way left or right for balls moving, hopefully. Collins: Hopefully? What does hopefully mean? Caddie: Hopefully because the ball doesnt always do what its supposed to do ... when its got mud on it. And sometimes it does a lot more than you expect, and you cant play that much. I mean how do you aim left of a green when the pins on the right side of the green expecting the ball to move that far?Collins: Whats the challenge caddying in conditions like that when youre getting mud balls and course conditions that are so different? Caddie: Well, its soft and you want to be firing at the pins because you know you can, but if you have the mud balls, then you gotta be kinda playing conservative. And (yet) you know youve gotta be kind of aggressive cause its (playing) easy. So the biggest challenge is accepting mud balls. Its like when you hit it in a divot in the fairway. You know its rub of the green and everyone else is dealing with it. Thats what you gotta think; everybody else is dealing with it. Cause if you start thinking its just you, youre wrong! But a lot of players think that way.Collins: Which hole did you see the biggest difference between Thursday and Friday? Caddie: Oh, No. 4! I was out yesterday morning early watching golf before our round. Jason Day, Phil (Mickelson), and Rory (McIlroy) came through and they all hit 8-iron ... That was in the morning. In the afternoon yesterday, we got up to the tee and the guy Im working for ... he hit 4-iron! Same (hole location), same day. So in the morning yesterday, the wind was helping off the left, and in the afternoon it was like into left to right. So it switched around. Collins: And today howd it play? Caddie: Today it was pretty much just left to right, pretty light and wet. And it was on the top shelf, so if you were playing it yesterday, theres no way to land it on the top shelf and have it stop. Now today with it wet, we played to have it land all the way on the top shelf and stick. And it does. Collins: And if you have a mud ball on a par-3, thats your fault! Caddie: (Laughing hysterically.) Mud ball on a par-3!Collins: Would it really be that bad to play lift, clean and place during a major? Caddie: Im not a fan of it. Collins: (Honestly shocked.) Youre not? Caddie: I think they should just play it down. Thats the way (the game) was intended to be played, and if you get that (mud ball) you deal with it. I think it makes better character (for a player). I think you shouldnt touch the ball til you get on the green. If (weather conditions are) that bad, then I think you shouldnt be playing. A lot of guys would disagree with me, a lot of players especially, but (trails off thinking about it) ... I think its just part of the game. I dont know. Thats how I feel about it. I like watching tough golf. I like playing the tough golf, tough conditions, you know? I think its more interesting than easy golf. For these (pros) too, watching these guys test their skill ... I like it when its bouncing and running and you have to think about your pitch spot and how much its gonna release. Like the Canadian Open last week, British Opens, those are fun.Collins: So when its soft and easy you like the mud ball concept because it means losing a little control. Caddie: Otherwise theyd all be shooting lights out ... youd see a few more 63s, 64s, 65s, and you had ball in hand? Itd make it easy ... Inconsistencies, and hopefully everybody gets the same amount of inconsistencies, and it evens out. Nike Air Max 270 Outlet . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. Cheap Nike Air Max 270 . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. https://www.cheapnikeairmax270china.us/ . -- Its been a long road back for Sean Bergenheim. Nike Air Max 270 From China . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. 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The 40-year-old Alfredsson signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings July 5 as a free agent after negotiations with the Senators fell through. Karlsson has grown close to Alfredsson, a fellow Swede, and even lived with him at times. He admits things will be very different without his mentor around on a daily basis. "For me on a personal level its going to be tough for me, were close friends and hes helped me out a lot. I only wish him all the best," he said. "I still think well be friends. "I dont think its that sudden and Im just happy hes still playing," Karlsson added. "We have to move on and I think we have guys on the team thats ready to take the next step and as of right now everybodys pretty excited to focus on our game and becoming a better team." Alfredssons departure after 17 seasons with the Senators undoubtedly means a change of leadership will have to take place, but Karlsson is confident the team will be able to adjust accordingly. "Theres going to be changes inside the locker-room and on the ice and I think the group of guys we have are going to handle that perfectly I think," said Karlsson. "I think there will be no problems moving on from here and as I said it was just a matter of time before Alfie was gone." Karlsson is back in Ottawa after spending much of the summer in Sweden and appears to be makinng progress in recovering from a partially lacerated Achilles tendon.dddddddddddd Karlsson suffered a 70 per cent tear to his Achilles Feb. 13 in a game against Pittsburgh when Penguins forward Matt Cooke stepped on his leg. He was expected to miss the remainder of the season following the injury, but the 23-year-old played the last three games of the regular season and all of Ottawas 10 playoff games. Karlssons return was impressive, but it was clear he had a long way to go before returning to form. The 2012 Norris Trophy winner as the NHLs top defenceman says hes been working hard and is excited about the upcoming season. "I can feel the excitement right now coming back. Its been a short summer it feels like, but I think overall I feel great and happy to be back early." As for his injury, Karlsson sees no reason for concern. "It feels good actually, Im a little bit surprised myself. Ive been able to do most of the normal stuff that I do in the summers and Ive been focusing a lot in trying to get it back as strong and as quickly as possible and as of right now I dont think I would have any concerns going into training camp. "Right now it feels normal to me even if its not as it used to be, but I dont think its going to stop me from being a good hockey player and moving forward in my career. I dont have any concerns right now that its going to affect me." One of Karlssons greatest attributes was his skating and following the injury many questioned whether or not it would be affected. "As of right now it doesnt feel like it, but well see when the first game comes," he said. Karlsson said his condition has improved considerably since his return to action last season. "Ive had some time now working off the ice and really trying to get it into shape," he said. "I barely feel it anymore when I do certain stuff that I did before, especially on the ice it doesnt feel close to what it did last season." "As of right now I dont think I could have felt any better than I do right now and I didnt expect to feel this good at this period of time." ' ' '