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Hale Irwin hits his tee shot on the par 4 17th hole during the third round of the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Valhalla Golf Club on May 28, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Getty/Andy Lyons)

REARDON: Grow The Game

I suppose all sports look at opportunities to expand their rosters, but I can attest that golf has been looking at this concept for as long as I can remember.

2012/05/22

Photo by Getty Images/David Cannon

REARDON: Downturn At The Golf Course?

In this year’s annual issue of the St. Louis Post Dispatch Golf Guide Dan O’Neill’s lead article details how the downturn in the economy has echoed through the local golf community. The operative theme is “down.”

2012/05/10

A Masters flag is seen during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

REARDON: Echoes Of Martha Burke

People in Augusta will tell you that they believe if there had never been a Martha Burke, there would already be a woman on the membership roles at Augusta National. They will also tell you that every time someone tries to force the club into action they delay the process even more.

2012/05/02

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08:  Corbin Mills hits a shot on the eighth hole during the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for Golfweek)

REARDON: “Bubba Mania” Is Upon Us

It happens every once in while in sports – a phenomenal moment turns into a momentary phenomenon and then we wait to see if it lasts.

2012/04/24

Bubba Watson of the United States plays at a shot from the rough on second sudden death playoff hole on the 10th during the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

REARDON: Out the Gates at the Masters

With a pink driver and a swing out of Happy Gilmore, can Bubba Watson cash in on his Masters win with traditional post tournament deals?

2012/04/11

Jason Dufner of the United States putts on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

REARDON: Masters Notebook

Hidden behind a privacy fence along the walkway from the fifth hole entrance gate at Augusta National is the newest and by reputation the most opulent addition to the Masters infrastructure.

2012/04/08

Lee Westwood of England and his caddie Billy Foster stand on the fairway during the first round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

REARDON: Masters Notebook

They filled out the group with the Honorary Starters for round one. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player hit opening drives.

2012/04/06

Tiger Woods during a press conference after his practice round prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. AFP PHOTO  TIMOTHY A.CLARY

REARDON: Tiger, The Cub and the Rest of the Litter

KMOX’s Golf Editor looks into the winning possibilities at the Masters.

2012/04/04

(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

REARDON: It’s A Tie

I said then and repeat now that even if Tiger Woods should recapture his magic and go on to surpass Jack Nicklaus’ 18 major win total, he will have done it against the most mediocre crop of golfers in my lifetime.

2011/10/05

(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

REARDON: Belly Aches

If you want to get better at golf, practice your game, don’t buy it with a belly putter.

2011/09/13

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