Blog Posts for golf

Golf is my passion. I like what golf can teach the individual.

Integrity: Golf is unique in that the players call penalties on themselves.

How to recover from adversity: Golf and life have bad lies, bad bounces and uncontrollable conditions. How you react, recover and prevail against adversity is a great lesson.

Etiquette: Golfers take turns, keep quiet while others are taking their shot and dress appropriately. Not bad advice in business.

Charity: The PGA tour has contributed more than $8 million to local charities!

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Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Credit: Rob Schumacher/Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

History was made over the weekend at the 2015 Masters as Jordan Spieth became the second-youngest player to wear the green jacket, behind only Tiger Woods’ effort in 1997. The 21-year-old set several records during his command of the PGA tournament. He became only the fifth person to lead the Masters from start to finish. His 28^th birdie on the 15^th hole made him the first player to reach 19-under-par at Augusta. His halfway total of 14-under-par broke a 39-year-old record and his 16-under for 54 holes was also a course record. This kid’s extraordinary accomplishments caught the eye of the country and the world.

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