Augusta debate intensifies over all male Augusta National
The national dispute over Augusta National's all male membership escalates with protests likely at the Masters next April. Martha Burk of the National Council of Women's Organizations says plans are forming to picket, while Augusta National chair Hootie Johnson defends the private club's right to set its membership and foresees no woman member by April.
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Palmer to lead United States as UBS Warburg Cup opens
Palmer carries a perfect captaincy record into the UBS Warburg Cup as golf's silly season begins at Sea Island. The event pits 12 US players against the Rest of the World with two days of team play followed by captains drawing matchups. Also noted are USGA alcohol policy debates, Byron Nelson receiving the Graffis Award, Mickelson adopting the Pro V1 X ball, and Nick Dougherty named European rookie of the year.
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Recognition overdue for classy Langer this year
Bernhard Langer will end the year without a personal victory but enjoys a career high. At 45 he teamed with Colin Montgomerie to sweep three Ryder Cup matches and share the Volvo Masters title after a playoff loss. He joins World Golf Hall of Fame class amid praise for his precise, relentless game.
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Tony Jacklin
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