We've all been there. You're running late for your tee time, and you're scurrying to make it on time without being scolded by your municipal course's crabby ranger.
Now, imagine being tardy for a Korn Ferry Tour start while also being fresh off a plane – without your clubs.
Well, James Nicholas doesn't have to imagine, because that was his reality on Thursday.
On May 13, Nicholas was the AdventHealth Championship's 18th alternate. Just five days later, on Wednesday, he received a call at 9:30 p.m. that he was now the first alternate for the event in Kansas City, Missouri.