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As recently as 1999, Snead, Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen together served as honorary starters. Nelson and Sarazen also are deceased. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Postcard from Augusta Apr 4, 2007
When the Rover first came to the Masters as a member of the media in 1996, watching Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson tee off in this capacity was one of the highlights of his young career. Hopefully, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will follow Palmer's lead and provide similar memories for youngsters who never had the pleasure to see them play. (Washington Times, DC)
This Week in Golf - April 5th through April 8th Apr 3, 2007
Only three players have ever won in their first appearance at Augusta: Fuzzy Zoeller (1979), Gene Sarazen (1935) and Horton Smith (1934). - A WEEKEND WINNER: The Masters ranks among the hardest tournaments to dominate from Thursday to Sunday, even for Tiger Woods. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No escaping pull of history Apr 2, 2007
The monuments for Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen aren't just bridges to the past. The ghosts of those legends and tournament founders Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts are palpable on these grounds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Up and Down: Phil Mickelson Apr 1, 2007
" Winged Foot was just the latest in a series of setbacks, and it doesn't alter his potential to fulfill his goals of joining the most elite fraternity in golf. "To prove and set his career in the ultimate status, he needs to win the career slam," Pelz said of a feat accomplished by only five other pros - Woods, Nicklaus, Hogan, and Gene Sarazen. "He needs to drive it straight enough to win a U.S. Open, and he 000011A5 needs to drive it low enough to win a British. That's the next step to get... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seitz: Arnie's big Masters opportunity Mar 29, 2007
" David Cannon/Getty ImagesWill Palmer be an honorary starter at Augusta National next month? Now we need to convince Arnie. The honorary starter's role is a charming little tradition of the sort that goes into the building of a Grand Tradition. When I think of the Masters after four-plus decades of attendance, I think of constants like Magnolia Lane, the Par 3 Contest, the green jacket. As an admitted geezer sentimentalist, I miss the honorary starters teeing off first thing Thursday, a ritual... (ESPN -- Golf)
Not too much lost in translation here Mar 29, 2007
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. Daisuke Matsuzaka purposely smacked his precious right elbow on the hard wooden dining table at a luncheon at Fort Myers, Fla. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Woods plays safe in third straight victory at Doral Mar 26, 2007
John VanBeekum / Miami Herald Staff Tiger Woods poses with the Gene Sarazen Cup after winning the WGC-CA Championship on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Doral Golf Resort and Spa ... And when Wetterich's putt came up two inches short of its target, the Gene Sarazen Cup was safely back in Woods' possession. (The Miami Herald)
Tiger takes 4-shot lead into WGC's final round Mar 25, 2007
An opening eagle set the stage for a 4-under-par 68, widening his lead to four strokes and all but engraving his name on the Gene Sarazen Trophy for the sixth time. That's what he does,'' said Brett Wetterich, Woods' closest pursuer. (The Miami Herald)
CBS producer to speak at Floyd County Gala 03-13-2007 Mar 14, 2007
He was the recipient of the first Gene Sarazen Spirit Award presented by the Professional Caddie Association this year. Barrow attended Abilene Christian University where he played football and baseball. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Tiger Woods has claimed 12 major titles, including the 1997 Masters by 12 strokes. Feb 1, 2007
Only a handful of legends have won all four majors -- Woods, Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player and Ben Hogan. For Woods to own or share the lowest score in all four majors simply underscores his greatness. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
Opinion: Federer's fine, but still no Tiger Jan 31, 2007
In doing so, each has surpassed legends in their respective sport Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Nick Faldo in golf; John Newcombe, Ken Rosewell, Fred Perry in tennis. Slide show: The Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Little ruffling Singh Jan 7, 2007
Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen are the only players to win the same tournament four times in a row. Singh was tied with MacKenzie coming off a bogey at No. 7 when he holed a 50-foot birdie on the par-3 eighth, the only birdie of the third round. (USA Today -- Sports)
Singh up by three Jan 7, 2007
" Appleby's bid to become the fourth player to win a PGA Tour event four straight times is all but over. He birdied the 18th for a 1-under 72, but that only brought him to 2-under 217. Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen are the only players to win the same tournament four times in a row.Singh was tied with MacKenzie coming off a bogey at No. 7 when he holed a 50-foot birdie on the par-3 eighth, the only birdie of the third round. He followed that with a 12-foot birdie on the ninth that... (ESPN -- Golf)
Steady Singh poised for victory Jan 7, 2007
Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen are the players to win the same tournament four times in a row. Singh never has figured out how to close the deal at Kapalua, but he appears more determined than ever. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Singh seizes control at Mercedes Jan 7, 2007
Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen are the only players to win the same tournament four times in a row. Singh was tied with MacKenzie coming off a bogey at No. 7 when he holed a 50-foot birdie on the par-3 eighth, the only birdie of the third round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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