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sports1 year ago

"2024 Masters: DeChambeau Leads After Stormy Opening Day"

The Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National brought together golf legends and current players, prompting Tom Watson to urge the current generation to take action and bring the golf community together. The article reflects on the personal and communal aspects of golf, emphasizing the unique sense of connection and history that the Masters tournament evokes. It calls for a return to unity and shared experiences in the sport, highlighting the significance of coming together at events like the Masters.

via The Athletic|
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sports1 year ago

"2024 Masters: Bryson DeChambeau's Transformation and the State of Professional Golf"

At the annual Champions Dinner, Tom Watson inadvertently dampened the jovial atmosphere by raising the issue of the divide between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League, prompting a sobering discussion among past champions. While Jack Nicklaus remains optimistic about a potential reunification, Gary Player expresses concern about the financial implications and the need for a resolution to avoid further discord in the professional golf world.

via GolfDigest.com|
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sports1 year ago

"Jon Rahm Hosts 2024 Masters Champions Dinner Amid LIV Drama"

Jon Rahm hosted the traditional champions dinner at Augusta ahead of his Masters defense, but seemed more interested in discussing the menu than addressing questions about his $500 million LIV Golf defection. Rahm appeared bothered by the LIV drama during a press conference, with some speculating that he's trying to justify his decision. Despite the controversy, Rahm is set to defend his title at the Masters, teeing off on Thursday morning.

via New York Post |
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sportscelebrity-dining1 year ago

"Jon Rahm Unveils Spanish-Inspired Menu for 2024 Masters Champions Dinner"

Jon Rahm revealed the menu for his Champions Dinner at the Masters, featuring a northern Spanish Basque country flair inspired by chef José Andrés and his grandmother's recipes, including tapas of acorn-fed Iberian ham, Basque chorizo, and Idiazabal cheese, a Basque crab and potato salad, a choice of Basque ribeye or turbot for the main course, and a puff pastry with custard and Chantilly cream for dessert.

via NBC Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Phil Mickelson's Masters Experience Takes a Surprising Turn in the LIV Golf Era

Phil Mickelson returned to the Masters Tournament after missing it last year and shot a one-under 71 in the first round. While his performance on the course was entertaining, his behavior off the course was awkward and uncomfortable. Mickelson declined a pre-tournament press conference and sat in near silence at the Champions Dinner. He also tried to hide behind columns while attempting to make connections with friends. Mickelson's energy and personality change after an engaging round of golf showed what he had taken away from the golf world.

via The Fried Egg|
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sports2 years ago

Phil Mickelson's Silent Night at the Masters Champions Dinner.

Phil Mickelson, three-time Masters winner, remained quiet during the Champions Dinner hosted in honor of 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler. Mickelson had skipped the tournament last year over the controversy that followed his comments about Saudi Arabia and LIV Golf. The six-time major winner was one of the first big-name golfers to back the rival Saudi-backed circuit. There are 18 LIV Golf members competing at Augusta National this year, and tensions between the PGA Tour members and LIV seem to have cooled off.

via Fox News|
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sports2 years ago

Phil Mickelson's Silent Return to the Masters Champions Dinner.

The annual Champions Dinner at Augusta National, attended by past Masters champions, reportedly proceeded without incident or discussion of the ongoing feud between the PGA Tour and the breakaway LIV Golf tour. Phil Mickelson, a member of LIV Golf, sat quietly at the end of a table and did not speak. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler served a Texas-style menu. Former champions Fuzzy Zoeller and Tommy Aaron confirmed that there was no LIV talk at the dinner.

via Yahoo Sports|
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