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When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD


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May 14, 2014

"Mac was an old-school, tough-as-old-boots, straight-talking bagman"

May 14, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
The Herald Sun posted quite possibly the most egregiously offensive
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The Players Wrap & Pinehursting TPC Sawgrass

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I've decided The Players is one of the best tournaments to attend in part because it's a community gathering
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May 13, 2014

Case Cochran Clinches Nelson Qualifier Playoff With An Ace

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Neat story from Alex Myers on Adams Tour player Case Cochran qualifying
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2014 PGA Tour
May 13, 2014

OWGR Files: Scott Moving To No. 1 This Week By Not Playing

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Adam Scott was grilled about scoreboard watching last week at The Players
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May 13, 2014

Video: Elin's Commencement Speech

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Thanks to reader Doug for sending me the link to Elin Nordegren's commencement s
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May 12, 2014

"He was the life and soul of the caddies’ lounge"

May 12, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
The terribly sad passing of Ian MacGregor Sunday during the Madeira Islands Open
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May 12, 2014

Take That Scotland: Ireland Rolls Out Red Carpet For Donald

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Brian Keogh reports on The Donald's arrival in Ireland
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May 12, 2014

2014 Players Final Round Ratings Down 54%

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Last week Ed Sherman penned an interesting
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2014 PGA Tour, Golf and Television
May 12, 2014

Uh Oh: R&A May Have To Go Postal For Votes

May 12, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
Call me cynical, but after reading Doug Ferguson's
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R&A
May 11, 2014

Video & Text: Players Champ Martin Kaymer On His Instructor

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
Martin Kaymer reminded everyone this week what a good natured soul he is,
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2014 PGA Tour, Players Championship
May 11, 2014

Decision 18-4 Decision Revisited...At Ruth's Chris

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
Alex Miceli was skeptical of Sunday's Justin Rose
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2014 PGA Tour, Rules
May 11, 2014

The 2014 Players Championship: Your Kneejerk Reactions?

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
A wacky finish in the dark has Martin Kaymer back
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2014 PGA Tour
May 11, 2014

Video: The Diving Turtle Is Back!

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
Four years ago he or she gave us a
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Players Championship
May 11, 2014

He's (Got Two Shots) Back! Rose Penalties Rescinded

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
Justin Rose,
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Players, Rules
May 11, 2014

R&A Swats Down Portrush Open Championship Stories

May 11, 2014/ Geoff Shackelford
I've ignored the various stories reporting the "strong possibility" and "done deal"
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Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.

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