Brandel Chamblee says the USGA’s identity of being a “knives edge” that tests players welcomes opens scrutiny about course fairness and major results. He stressed that the USGA couldn’t have done a better job in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week for the 126th U.S. Open.
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4/8/06 -- Jack Nicklaus’ record as the oldest Masters champion appears safe. Ben Crenshaw off to a dismal start in the rain-delayed third round.
4/8/06 -- It took a couple of days, but rain finally found its way to Augusta National. Inclement weather delayed play by over four hours Saturday, forcing the suspension of the third round.
4/7/06 -- One errant putt left Tiger Woods scratching his head. Another had him taking a halfhearted swing at the scorer’s shed.
4/7/06 -- Chris DiMarco eagles his final hole Friday, but it wasn’t enough to keep him around for the weekend.
4/7/06 -- The Masters showed some compassion Friday, moving the tees forward on the 240-yard fourth hole to the same location members use.
4/7/06 -- Chris DiMarco eagles his final hole Friday, but it wasn’t enough to keep him around for the weekend.
4/7/06 -- On a windy Friday, Texan Chad Campbell made six birdies and one bogey to grab the second-round lead in the 70th Masters Tournament.
By GEORGE WHITE
4/7/06 -- Apparently, sometimes you have to take four steps backward to take three steps forward.
4/7/06 -- Apparently, sometimes you have to take four steps backward to take three steps forward.
4/6/06 -- What a strange week it’s been for Tom Lehman. It started with a routine trip to the airport, which turned terrifying when a bullet ripped through the side of his courtesy car.
4/6/06 -- Vijay Singh fired a flawless 5-under 67 to take the first-round lead in the 70th Masters Tournament.
4/6/06 -- As part of the super-sizing at Augusta National, the holes getting the most attention in Thursday’s first round were the par-4 11th, a beast at 505 yards, and the 240-yard, par-3 No. 4.
4/6/06 -- Vaughn Taylor grew up in Augusta, so the nerves were understandable when he made his Masters debut.