A burned thumb and the fastest car

摘要

A couple of newspaper clippings from 1999 are the beginnings of some thoughts about a miner and his/her world. Causes and effects are not always close to each other in time and can continue for some time. In preparation for the 1999 U.S. Open Golf Tournament, David Duval-the number-two golfer at the time-arrived at Pinehurst early. It was reported. "Duval played another practice round with tape around his tender right thumb and forefinger, which he had singed when he picked up a hot tea kettle Friday, and said again he foresees no problem." A burn five days earlier was bound to be a physical consideration in his play despite his verbal denial.Duval didn't win the tournament. He finished sixth. How much effect did the burn have? A little bit? A lot? Or was there really no problem? Duval's earning power includes his hands. The immediate effect was injured skin. The extended effect continued for days after the original injury. A long-range effect is a prize money increment not spent or invested. A small burn wiped out the benefits of long preparation.