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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4/10/03 -- Wet, tired and muddy, Steve Jennings and Paul Jaycox tromped toward the exit and back to the car.
4/11/03 -- Tiger Woods finds himself eight back after the first day of play in the Masters, which included 28 holes for the two-time defending champion.
4/11/03 -- Tiger Woods’ pursuit of history at Augusta National got off to a shaky start Friday, opening the Masters with a 76 - his worst first-round score in a major since turning pro.
4/11/03 -- Darkness forced the suspension of the second round Friday at the Masters Tournament, with Mike Weir leading the way at 6-under par through 12 holes.
4/11/03 -- Jack Nicklaus sloshed through mud outside the Augusta National clubhouse, seemingly oblivious to the biting breeze.
4/11/03 -- She may never wear the green jacket of an Augusta National Golf Club member
4/11/03 -- Tiger Woods probably didn’t need any help to win another green jacket. He got it anyway, courtesy of Mother Nature.
4/11/03 -- Friday photo gallery from the 2003 Masters Tournament.
4/10/03 -- The first round of the Masters was called off Thursday because of a water-logged course and the threat of thunderstorms.
4/10/03 -- The men in green stood together, a defiant show of support for Augusta National Golf Club.
4/10/03 -- Dogwoods and azaleas, the King and the Bear. They go hand-and-hand at the Masters.
4/10/03 -- Thursday photo gallery from the 2003 Masters Tournament.