Archive for the 'Masters' Category

Shock and Awe at Augusta

The Masters is, for many golf fans, the real arrival of spring and the real beginning of the golf season. The first of the four majors, the Masters brings us once again to Augusta National, the legendary course built by Bobby Jones—arguably one of the greatest golfers of all time. With the Masters, it seems…

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Tearful Celebration

No one who has followed Bubba Watson’s career as a professional golfer was surprised this past Sunday. First, they were not surprised that the left-hander had the talent to win The Masters—his first career major. His incredible length off the tee and his uncanny shot-making ability have made him a fan favorite in recent years…

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The Calm Before the Storm

Today is one of those rarest of days for professional golfers. It’s a day of fun and relaxation before the battle begins tomorrow at The Masters. Today is the Par 3 Tournament at Augusta National, where there is lots of laughter, legends of days gone by teeing it up with today’s stars, and even young…

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Agony and Ecstasy

It was painful to watch. As one of the most thrilling Masters’ finishes in years wound down on Sunday, there was excitement all over the back nine. Geoff Ogilvie was making a run, Tiger Woods was fighting for a return to greatness, Luke Donald was bouncing off the flagstick, K. J. Choi was being steady,…

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A Tradition Like None Other

This past weekend was Masters week, and like the start of the baseball season, allows me to look ahead to the enjoyment of summer and warm weather and playing golf and lots of things that just can’t happen during a cold Michigan winter. For me, the Masters, with the beauty of Augusta and the blooming…

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