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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1/22/03 -- Opponents of Augusta National’s all-male membership claimed victory after the defeat of a proposal that would have hindered protests planned for the Masters.
1/18/03 -- Protesters at the Masters opposing Augusta National Golf Club’s male-only membership might have to comply with stricter public demonstration laws.
The American Civil Liberties Union could decide by as soon as this week whether to take a position on the controversy surrounding Augusta National Golf Club.
1/2/03 -- Protesters who intend to picket outside Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters.
12/24/02 -- Players eligible for the 2003 Masters, to be played April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club.
12/23/02 -- The final world golf ranking of the year was published Monday and set in motion a holiday tradition like no other.
12/7/02 -- The New York Times has decided to publish revised versions of two sports columns on the Augusta National Golf Club’s men-only membership policy that editors previously rejected.
12/2/02 -- The former chief executive officer of CBS resigned from Augusta National Golf Club in protest.
12/2/02 -- Americans are divided over whether Augusta National Golf Club should have female members.