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Amidst professional golf’s struggles with controversy and declining interest, the 88th Master’s Golf Tournament at Augusta reflects the sport’s state. Scottie Scheffler’s win, his second Masters, confirms his top position in the game. Golf faces unaddressed issues as Tiger Woods’ era ends, leaving Scheffler dominating with continued successes against the toughest fields.
Interstate 20 winds its way gently across the southern half of the United States. Springing to life at the Mexican border town of Odessa, Texas, the highway meanders its way eastward through most of the keystone cities of the region: Dallas, Fort Worth, Shreveport, Vicksburg, and Jackson, Mississippi, all great capitals of the Southern United…
Each year, golfers eagerly anticipate The Masters tournament, which symbolizes the start of spring. The Augusta National Golf Club’s beauty exceeds its television portrayal, mesmerizing attendees with its flawless green grounds. The event is marked by a reverence for its pristine setting, making it an unparalleled experience for all golf enthusiasts.
A PGA Master Golf Professional reflects on his life intertwined with the history of golf and his personal journey on and off the course. He reminisces about the Professional Golfers Association, his broadcast and writing careers, and the profound influence of his upbringing and Mormon pioneer heritage. His narrative shifts from personal anecdotes to historical parallels, notably in Utah, where golf’s history and the Mormon settlement overlap. He highlights the difficulty in choosing a favorite golf course due to the unique memories each holds. Yet, he shares a deep affection for the game and its places, equating courses to fine art. He concludes with accounts of three iconic courses he regrettably never played, despite his extensive experiences.
Horses for Courses is a term used in golf vernacular and refers to a pocket-size selection of PGA Tour Professionals winning on golf courses that suit their games, styles, and strengths. Jack Nicklaus prevailed at the Augusta National Golf Club and won the Masters six times; Tiger Woods flourished at Torrey Pines, Bay Hill, and…
The United States Open Golf Championship returned to Southern California and the Los Angeles Country Club after a seventy-five-year hiatus to robust criticism from players and fans alike. Small galleries, lack of grandstands, forced carries, blind tee shots, and severely sloped fairways that ran off into gnarly fescue-protected island greens and rough marred the USGA’s…