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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By MIKE RITZ
4/9/03 -- Theres no place like it on earth. Its a tournament like no other. Augusta National and the Masters.
4/9/03 -- Theres no place like it on earth. Its a tournament like no other. Augusta National and the Masters.
4/8/03 -- Davis Love III has a plan for this year’s Masters that begins as he drives through the gates of Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane.
Tuesday photo gallery from the 2003 Masters Tournament.
4/8/03 -- Martha Burk criticized a judge who barred her group from protesting at the front gate of Augusta National.
4/8/03 -- Tiger Woods returns to Augusta National with his size 42-long green jacket, the best game in golf and a parachute.
4/7/03 --Peter Lonard was among the early arrivals Sunday at the Masters, and he was surprised by what he saw.
4/7/03 - Due to inclement weather conditions and safety concerns, the gates for Monday’s practice round did not open.
4/8/02 -- Augusta National’s lengthening is part of a necessary trend.
4/7/03 -- Thomas Bjorn withdrew from the Masters on Sunday. Bjorn had played in the last four Masters tournaments.
4/8/03 -- Some Monday notes from Augusta, with Scott Hoch, Rich Beem and others.
4/8/03 -- On the first day of Masters week, there was more action in court than on the course.
4/7/03 -- By BRIAN HEWITT
Jonathan Byrd was driving to his first Masters. Actually, his wife, Amanda, was behind the wheel.
Jonathan Byrd was driving to his first Masters. Actually, his wife, Amanda, was behind the wheel.