Author: Jamie Healy
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Shaun Micheel: Major champion, major mentor
“As someone who started playing on the PGA Tour in 1992, Micheel had both successes and struggles during his professional career. He uses both his own triumphs and setbacks in golf as a way to help individuals and the team deal with the challenges of trying to perform at a high level.”
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NIT semifinals and College Slam Dunk & Three-Point Contests descend on Hinkle
“As Indianapolis prepares to host its ninth Final Four, the NCAA has turned the Circle City into a basketball championship city.”
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OT: The Players Championship is not a major championship
“As the biggest non-major event in professional golf, The Players Championship has carved out its own distinct place in the game, where golfers see where their game is before heading off to Augusta for The Masters. If promoted to major championship status, the tournament risks losing its identity.”
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OT: PGA Tour needs more spectator regulation
“If the PGA Tour wants to allow the rowdy atmosphere and behavior at the Phoenix Open, especially, that is fine within reason. If this behavior continues at other tournaments, though, then the Tour will need to act swiftly and potentially punish offenders with bans or even fines if the situation calls for it.”
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Cotter Welch: Making waves through adversity
“The accomplishments in her swimming career are numerous, but it is the impact of her resilience and leadership in and out of competition that is the true legacy Welch will leave on the program.”
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OT: PGA Tour welcoming back LIV golfers is good for the game
“If fans are excited to watch stars like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood duel any given week on the PGA Tour, bringing back other marketable phenoms like DeChambeau or Koepka can only help golf’s popularity.”