Masters adds bite with beefed up 18th at Augusta
Augusta National reshapes the finishing hole for the Masters. The 465 yard par four now features longer length, bigger bunkers, and a ledged green with a back right pin, aiming to make birdies harder and par a strong result. Players like Faldo Calcavecchia and Daly tested the new tee and terrain this week.
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Saluki softball inks Hylla to join 2024 class
SIU softball lands Andrea Hylla, a Broken Arrow Oklahoma high school state champion who hit .389 as a senior and can play infield or outfield. She earned all conference, all region and all state honors and joins Katie Louis Lauren Roney and Samantha Carter from SIU’s previous signing wave.
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Saluki basketball set to fill two scholarships after McGlown departure
SIU coach Weber explains McGlown left the program and quotes he valued the player but suggested a transfer. With one spot open, the Salukis have two scholarships to award this spring as they target a junior college big man or a high school guard to strengthen the roster.
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Masters: Longer Augusta course reshapes major
The Augusta National redesign tightens bunkers and trees making precision driving and accurate putting crucial. Woods, favored to join Nicklaus and Faldo as repeat Masters champions, notes the higher premium on driving while short game will test the winner. Nicklaus adds that longer hitters have an advantage on the renovated layout.
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Kokopelli Golf Club to offer free golf on Community Day
Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion announces Kokopelli Community Day on April 21 offering 352 free rounds of golf. Public players enter a lottery for remaining tee times after members sign up by April 14. Free lessons, demonstrations, driving range use, and contests accompany the day at 1401 Champions Drive.
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