The name game: Meaning behind players' names
- By Golf Channel Digital
- Mar 4, 2013 8:00 AM ET
What's in a name?
Monday, March 4, 2013 is Fun Facts About Names Day and encourages everyone to learn about the historical meanings and influences of their name.
The Grill Room Gang decided to play the name game with some of our favorite golfers to find out more about the men behind their labels. Would a rose still smell as sweet? You'd be surprised what we found. View our gallery here or click on the image below.
Contributions from writers and editors on the Golf Channel Digital team.
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