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• Masters Sunday is 59 years in the making with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player vibes

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Sunday at The Masters will see a final pairing that hasn’t been seen since Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player battled at Augusta National. Championship Sunday at Augusta National is here. This afternoon, in the 88th playing of this historic event, a new Masters champion will be crowned. Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa are in the final pairing. They are ...2024
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• Hitting the Green with Wisdom: A Review of Life on the Green by Ann Liguori

Ann Liguori's new book, Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf, is a delightful read that transcends the world of golf. While golf fans will undoubtedly relish the anecdotes and insights from legendary players and Masters Champions like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, and Bernard Langer, the book's true strength lies in its universal themes.I chose Hall of...2024
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• The 2024 Masters – Day 1 Thoughts

The 2024 Masters commenced yesterday with the traditional tee off by the honorary starters. This year Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson showed that golf can be a timeless sport for athletes of all ages. It is fun to watch these living legends hit a ball off the first tee. After a rain delay, … Continue reading The 2024 Masters – Day 1 Thoughts...2024
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• Masters 2024: Round 1 Winners and Losers at Augusta National

Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images Thursday proved to be a difficult test at The Masters as windy conditions left scores all over the place. Only 62 of the 89 players in this year’s Masters Tournament field were able to finish their opening round. That is because a heavy rainstorm came through Augusta National late Wednesday into Thursday. Tee times were then pushed back and even after the...2024
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• Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson hit at the Masters. But 1 mystery follows

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit ceremonial tee shots at the Masters at Augusta National. But one mystery follows. The post Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson hit at the Masters. But 1 mystery follows appeared first on Golf....2024
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• Tiger Woods’ Masters magic on full display, goes lefty at Augusta National

Tiger Woods playing 2nd shot at Par-5 2nd of The Masters Woods is bringing out all the stops at Augusta National, including going lefty to keep a hot start going. Tiger Woods is looking to make history at the 88th Masters Tournament. He entered the week tied with Fred Couples and Gary Player with 23 consecutive made cuts at Augusta National. Well, if his start Thursday is any indication, h...2024
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• Masters 2024: Round 1 Winners and Losers at Augusta National
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• ‘Together again’
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA | “Ain’t it good to be together again.” On Thursday morning, Tom Watson shared his folksy observation made earlier in the week to fellow past champions at the Masters, but it held a double meaning here at Augusta National Golf Club. A professional game fractured by dissent has united, if only for a week, in the spirit of reunion and rebirth amid the spring bursting of color a...2024
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• Masters 2024: SB Nation’s 3 Bold Predictions for Augusta National

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images In what is one of the most anticipated Masters tournaments ever, SB Nation reveals its three bold predictions. The 2024 Masters Tournament is one of the most anticipated events every year. This year is no exception. If anything, the heightened sense of excitement has reached a fever pitch as the best players in the world will once again play the same cou...2024
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• LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman tops list of greatest 2-time major winners all-time

Photo by R&A via Getty Images Forty golfers have won exactly two major championships. Playing Through breaks down the five greatest of them. Since the very first Open Championship at Prestwick in 1860, 232 men have claimed a major championship. Of that exclusive group, 40 players have won exactly two major championships, and the list of who has done so is quite impressive. Thus, we at Play...2024
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• PGA Tour: The greatest 10 golfers of all-time, ranked

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Golf fans know the legends. These are the 10 greatest PGA Tour players of all-time and why they deserve that spot. Legendary is a title earned, not given. The PGA Tour has had its fair share of outstanding players over the years. But these 10 have earned the legend label. These are players that, regardless of someone’s golf knowledge, they know who they ...2023
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• ‘Holy s**t’: Jordan Spieth hits literal porta-potty tee shot at PGA Championship
ROCHESTER, NY — Jordan Spieth plays his second shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images The three time major winner has been all over the golf course throughout the week at the 105th PGA Championship. Jordan Spieth has been one of the most entertaining players for almost a decade. To the surpri...2023
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• Tiger Woods withdraws from The Masters
Danielle Parhizkaran / USA TODAY NETWORK Woods could not overcome injuries to make it through the tournament. Tiger Woods officially withdrew from The Masters on Sunday morning. Ahead of a marathon day of golf during which Woods would have needed to play 29 holes to complete the event, a noticeably exhausted Tiger opted out early. “I am disappointed to have to WD this morning due to re-a...2023
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• Five weekend storylines to watch at The Masters
Danielle Parhizkaran / USA TODAY NETWORK Bad weather in Augusta is making for an interesting start to The Masters. The Masters nearly made it through two full rounds before weather ultimately suspended play on Friday afternoon. The leaderboard is loaded with star power. An amateur is making the biggest climb up the Augusta National leaderboard in decades, and Tiger Woods is fighting for a ...2023
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• Explore Branson (MO) Golf Destination Courses Honored in ‘Golfweek’s Best U.S. Short Courses’ List

(BRANSON, MISSOURI) – “Short Courses” have been springing up around the globe and the trend is so prevalent that Golfweek recently unveiled its first list dedicated to the niche – “Top 40 Par-3, Short and Non-Traditional U.S. Golf Courses in the U.S.”Fortunately for Explore Branson Golf visitors, the destination has two courses that garnered top rankings in the list, including two in the top 20 an...2023
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• Explore Branson Golf Destination Courses Shine in ‘Golfweek’s Best’ Annual Rankings

Five cited for excellence in Missouri including the top four, three garner ‘Top 100 Public Course’ status(BRANSON, MISSOURI) – Golfweek recently announced two “Golfweek’s Best” lists (“Top Courses by State” and “Top 100 Public Access Courses”) and five courses in the Explore Branson golf destination garnered best-of recognition in them.Nationally, Ozarks National (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw desig...2023
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• WATCH: Gary Player roasts Open Championship fans for their eating habits
Noted health enthusiast Gary Player was not pleased about the diets at Royal Birkdale...2017

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"Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit ceremonial tee shots at the Masters at Augusta National."

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"Tiger Woods made the Masters cut for the 23rd consecutive time, tying a record held by Fred Couples and Gary Player."

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"Hall of Fame golfers Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player accepted the same honor from President Trump at the White House last week, a day after the deadly riot at the Capitol."

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" Masters 2019: Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player start event with honorary opening tee shots "

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"2018 Masters ceremonial tee shots: Watch as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player kick it off"

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"WATCH: Gary Player, 81, does a back flip off a boat with relative ease"

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"LOOK: This is what happens when John Daly, Gary Player hang out with Yao Ming"

• Hitting the Green with Wisdom: A Review of Life on the Green by Ann Liguori
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• Rory McIlroy gets pre-Masters lesson from Butch Harmon

Rory McIlroy believes his lesson with Tiger Woods’ former coach Butch Harmon was “really worthwhile” as he prepares to make his 10th attempt to complete a career grand slam. McIlroy needs to win the Masters to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Woods as the only players to have won all four major championships. The world number two started the year well with victory in th...2024
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• Puerto Rico Beckons as Winter Arrives in North America, Freezes Tee Times

Spur of the moment escapes available with increased flights, no passport required for U.S. citizen entry(SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) – Peak season has arrived in Puerto Rico just as temperatures have plummeted throughout much of North America forcing many golfers to put their clubs in hibernation.Passenger arrivals are up at airports throughout the Island, as is play at virtually all 18 courses in the ...2023
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• PGA Tour stars JT, Max Homa and Tommy Fleetwood headline DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge

Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images Thomas, Homa and defending champ Tommy Fleetwood are in South Africa looking for a win on the DP World Tour. Some of the most popular PGA Tour players are in South Africa this week for the DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge. Back-to-back defending champion Tommy Fleetwood is eying three straight at the Gary Player Country Club. Meanwhile, Justin Tho...2023
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• A.I. Names the Five Best Golfers of All Time. Do You Agree?

According to ChatGPT, "Determining the five best golfers of all time is subjective, as opinions may vary based on personal preferences and criteria. However, here are five golfers who are often considered among the greatest of all time:5. Gary Player: Gary Player, hailing from South Africa, is one of the most successful international golfers of all time. He captured nine major championships, inclu...2023
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• Masters 2024: Round 1 Winners and Losers at Augusta National
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• Masters 2024: Eyeing 5 rookies that can prevail at Augusta National

Wyndham Clark lines up a putt during the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open. | Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Fifteen professionals—along with five amateurs—will make their Masters debut at Augusta National this week. Only three players in Masters history have triumphed at Augusta National in their first attempt. In 1934, the tournament’s first edition, Horton Smith drained a 20-foot b...2024
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• LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman tops list of greatest 2-time major winners all-time
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• PGA Tour stars JT, Max Homa and Tommy Fleetwood headline DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge
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• Explore Branson Golf Destination Courses Shine in ‘Golfweek’s Best’ Annual Rankings
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• Five weekend storylines to watch at The Masters
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• The Masters 2023: World’s Big 3 primed for victory at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm walk off the tee on the 18th hole during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images The PGA Tour’s hottest names look to don the green jacket. All the practice sessions are done, the champions dinner is in the books, and the festive Par 3 contest has come and gone. The field of 88 golfers will now turn the...2023
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• Masters: Gary Player “quite concerned” for golf, implores USGA, R&A for rollback

Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images Gary Player, a 9-time major champion, agrees with golf’s governing bodies in rolling back the golf ball. Add Gary Player to the list of those who support rolling back the golf ball. Earlier this week, in his Masters “State of the Union” press conference, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley declared his support for the United States Golf Associ...2024
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• Gary Player posts heartfelt message from Masters dinner as now elder statesman

Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Player reminisced on the Masters Champions’ dinner as he takes on a new role as the oldest returning winner. On Tuesday evening of The Masters week, Augusta National Golf Club hosts the annual Champions Dinner. Defending champion Jon Rahm welcomed 34 former winners as they indulged in Spanish food selected for his menu. The 1961, 1974 and 1978 Maste...2024
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• 2024 Masters: beloved CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist set for “emotional” goodbye

CBS Sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist sits on the 16th hole at Augusta National. | Rusty Jarrett/Augusta National One of the most beloved and treasured broadcasters in all of sports will hang it up after this year’s Masters. Think of all the legends who have walked the pristine fairways of Augusta National. Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player should come to mind. Maybe Sam Snead...2024
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• Trading Resilience – What Golf Can Teach Us About Bouncing Back
No doubt you’ve faced gut-wrenching moments in the markets before. A promising trade turned suddenly against you. An unexpected news event may create chaos or shake your investment plan. Whatever the case, significant financial and emotional hits hurt. But as legendary golfer Gary Player famously said, “The harder I practice, the luckier I get.” So how do trading, golf, and beyo...2024
• Africa Amateur Championship goes to playoff with The Open berth on the line

Altin Van Der Merwe poses with the Open Championship flag after his win at the inaugural Africa Amateur Championship. | Photo by Octavio Passos/R&A via Getty Images The R&A held its inaugural Africa Amateur Championship this week, as it ended with a thrilling playoff. The inaugural Africa Amateur Championship ended with a thrilling finish, as three young South Africans battled it out on th...2024
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• R&A’s inaugural Africa Amateur Championship sees course record fall

South Africa’s Ivan Verster hits an approach shot during day three of the Africa Amateur Championship. | Photo by Octavio Passos/R&A via Getty Images Leopard Creek Golf Club in South Africa is hosting the first edition of the Africa Amateur Championship. He may only be a sophomore at the University of Texas, but South Africa’s Christiaan Maas has been a shining star at the inaugural Africa...2024
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• Puerto Rico Beckons as Winter Arrives in North America, Freezes Tee Times
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• Explore Branson (MO) Golf Destination Courses Honored in ‘Golfweek’s Best U.S. Short Courses’ List
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• Max Homa's hilarious reaction to Nedbank Golf Challenge win will leave you smiling

Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Homa went to South Africa and conquered the Nedbank Golf Challenge to win ‘Africa’s major’ and earn his seventh career victory. Max Homa made his South African debut at the Nedbank Golf Challenge this week and he conquered the Gary Player Country Club. He fired off a final round 66 to finish at 19-under, beating Nicolai Højgaard by four shots and Th...2023
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• Tiger Woods, with some help, makes Masters cut and ties tournament-record streak

Tiger Woods made the Masters cut for the 23rd consecutive time, tying a record held by Fred Couples and Gary Player. But it wasn't so easy. The post Tiger Woods, with some help, makes Masters cut and ties tournament-record streak appeared first on Golf....2023
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• 'Never mind the Masters': Gary Player says this major, not Augusta, is the best

Gary Player says this tournament, not the Masters which he won three times, is the best of golf's four majors. The post ‘Never mind the Masters’: Gary Player says this major, not Augusta, is the best appeared first on Golf....2023
• 'How welcome are we, really?': Gary Player laments limited club privileges of past Masters champs

"I can't just bring out guests to play at Augusta National," says Gary Player of his limited club privileges as a past Masters champion. The post ‘How welcome are we, really?’: Gary Player laments limited club privileges of past Masters champs appeared first on Golf....2023
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• Jack Nicklaus drops eye-catching Jon Rahm comparison to Arnold Palmer
Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR via Getty Images Jack Nicklaus compares Jon Rahm’s swing to one of the greatest to ever play the game, while pointing out another legend that can’t duplicate it. Ahead of The Memorial Tournament, Jack Nicklaus spoke to the media about some of his favorite golf swings and why he likes them. He noticed something about Jon Rahm’s swing that could be a massive stren...2023
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• Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson hit at the Masters. But 1 mystery follows
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• Tiger ties Masters cuts mark after JT unravels

Tiger Woods has now made 23 consecutive cuts at the Masters, tying Gary Player and Fred Couples for the longest streaks in the tournament's history....2023
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• Masters Champions Dinner, Nick Faldo — and the time he says Gary Player nearly 'croaked'

Nick Faldo, on this week’s Get a Grip podcast, talked about the time Gary Player nearly “croaked” at the Masters Champions Dinner. The post Masters Champions Dinner, Nick Faldo — and the time he says Gary Player nearly ‘croaked’ appeared first on Golf....2023
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• Tiger Woods withdraws from The Masters
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• Hitting the Green with Wisdom: A Review of Life on the Green by Ann Liguori
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• Masters 2024: Round 1 Winners and Losers at Augusta National
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• Masters: Gary Player “quite concerned” for golf, implores USGA, R&A for rollback
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• Masters 2024: Inclement weather delays first round at Augusta National; tee times updated

Tiger Woods during the weather delayed Masters in 2023. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Severe storms rolled through the Southeast early Thursday, leading to a weather delay at The Masters. Severe storms rolled through Augusta National early Thursday, bringing rain, wind, and some electricity. Many had been concerned that this inclement weather would delay the first round of The Mast...2024
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• Masters 2024: Eyeing 5 rookies that can prevail at Augusta National
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• 2024 Masters: Best dark horse bets with shot at Augusta National glory

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images The Masters is very unpredictable, putting some long shots clearly on the board when it comes to picking a winner at Augusta. Every year, the best golfers on the planet descend upon Augusta National for the Masters Tournament. The 88th iteration has some added flare with the reigning champion, Jon Rahm, having ditched the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. There are...2024
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• Masters 2024: SB Nation’s 3 Bold Predictions for Augusta National
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• Africa Amateur Championship goes to playoff with The Open berth on the line
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• LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman tops list of greatest 2-time major winners all-time
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• Max Homa’s ‘surprising’ play in South Africa proves need for PGA Tour events worldwide

Max Homa acknowledges the crowd during the second round of the 2023 Nedbank Golf Challenge. | Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images The PGA Tour needs to stage more tournaments around the globe; this week’s Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa has proven that. The DP World Tour is in South Africa for the Nedbank Golf Challenge this week, and the PGA Tour should take note. If the tour wants...2023
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• Gary Player posts heartfelt message from Masters dinner as now elder statesman
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• Rory McIlroy squashes LIV Golf rumors with a definitive 4-word answer

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Rumors about McIlroy being the next to go to LIV Golf have gone around, but he shut that down with a swiftness. After rumors swirled around Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf the last couple of weeks, the Northern Irishman put that notion to bed. A video interview with ESPN surfaced on Thursday, and he explained why LIV Golf will never be his destination. “It’s ...2024
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• LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman tops list of greatest 2-time major winners all-time
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