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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4/8/05 -- While finishing his first round, Vijay Singh complained to rules officials that the metal spikes in Phil Mickelson’s shoes were too long and were creating spike marks.
4/7/05 -- Nick Faldo felt the familiar twinge in his lower back, and hoped the pain would subside long enough to finish his round at the Masters.
4/7/05 -- The ashen sky loomed ominously overhead as Billy Casper lumbered slowly up the hill for the final tee shot of a long, long day.
4/7/05 -- Just four holes into a Masters he came into brimming with confidence, Woods had committed one of golf’s ultimate sins.
4/7/05 -- Chris DiMarco helped Phil Mickelson win last year’s Masters. Now he wants a green jacket of his own.
4/7/05 -- Martha Burk wants to make sure IBM, SBC Communications and Exxon Mobil aren’t discriminating against female employees.
By GEORGE WHITE
4/7/05 - If anyone knows his way around Augusta National, its Jose Maria Olazabal.
4/7/05 - If anyone knows his way around Augusta National, its Jose Maria Olazabal.
4/7/05 -- Chris DiMarco helped Phil Mickelson win last year’s Masters. Now he wants a green jacket of his own.
4/6/05 -- Sergio Garcia would have liked it during the tournament itself. Still, it was hard to be unhappy about making the first double eagle of his life
4/6/05 -- Tiger Woods is still the main attraction at the Masters. But he no longer is the main event.
4/6/05 -- Phil Mickelson had his Masters week all figured out. He wanted to take a day off, sign some copies of his new book and ease into the defense
4/6/05 -- If he keeps playing the way he did last year, Ryan Moore’s day might come sooner than expected.