"He has to deal with 32 prima donnas every year, and somehow he caters for all our needs."

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Doug Ferguson's story on the departure of the much-loved Gary Planos from his role running the Tournament of Champions left me feeling like there is a lot not being said, especially about the impact of Mark Rolfing who now "runs" the tournament now according to the story. And of course his charity is also the tournament's beneficiary.
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NBC Opts For Jacobsen Over Faxon!?

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Jim McCabe reports that NBC did not renew Brad Faxon's one-year deal and instead retains Peter Jacobsen for a select number of events. I thought both were welcome additions, though Faxon seems more polished and in touch with current players.

Maybe it was the hat he signed to Ian Poulter, posing as Johnny Miller/63 at Oakmont that showed way too much of a sense of humor?

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“If you look at where we are compared with other sports, we’re pretty far behind."

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You can't say the Golf Channel isn't trying. Besides unveiling a slick new graphics package this week that'll make network graphics look antiquated. And Doug Ferguson reports that they've been given permission by the Deathstar Ponte Vedra to mike players this week. Assuming they have any willing participants.
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