My head is throbbing and it's not from writing about golf for eight consecutive days.
Team ODT was seriously reduced yesterday when our two photographers were whistled off to work through the night for the 24 Hours in Otago project.
Those of us remaining - myself, golf nut Dave Cannan and league nut Matt Haggart - got home at 9pm after the second round of the New Zealand Open and popped into Arrowtown for a drink.
As sometimes happens, one drink became two, and two became six.
I'm not much of a drinker at the best of times but long days at the golf are best followed by some soothing refreshments, and the New Orleans pub
and Willows bar provided plenty last night.
At 3am, I was back in bed. Now that's hardly an epic night but for me, it was the closest I've got to a bender in an awful long time.
At 8.30am my phone rang. Well, it vibrated. You learn to keep your mobile on silent at a golf tournament.
I ignored it but the phone buzzed again 5min later and I thought it better be answered this time.
Just as well. It was Dom from Newstalk ZB in Dunedin, reminding me we were due for an on-air chat about golf.
Think - who is leading? Think - what's the weather doing?
Thankfully Dom nursed me through the interview and I don't think I sounded too stupid.
We got to the golf later in the morning to discover The Hills baking under a classic Central Otago sun.
What a contrast in conditions. Thursday was Arctic; today was tropical.
The golfers have certainly enjoyed the warmth and calm. They went out and posted a rash of scores in the 60s.
The Kiwis made a charge, with Grant Waite six-under for the day and Josh Geary four-under. Both are 11-under for the tournament and in a share of second place as I write.
They call today, the third round in a golf tournament, "moving day". Some move up and some move down.
Tomorrow is simply THE day.
One will win.
Sixty-three will lose.
A thrilling final day is in store.
And I'm avoiding the pub tonight.
