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Maybe Arnold Palmer hasn't played his last golf at Augusta during Masters week. Palmer acknowledged Wednesday morning that he is considering -- and stressed the considering part -- becoming the tournament's honorary starter as early as this year. Palmer, 77, has been reluctant to take the role because he feels it's for legends who can no longer play competitively.
-- Charlotte Observer

One of the changes made to the Arnold Palmer Invitational was replacing the large sword that was presented to the winner for the past 28 years. In previous tournaments, the sword was put on display near the putting green and guarded by members of local ROTC units. The sword now hangs in the clubhouse. Palmer said his daughters talked him into commissioning a trophy with his image on it.
-- Florida Times-Union

It may be a long shot but Cherry Hills Country Club has expressed interest in bringing a U.S. Men's Open to Denver. However, there is a contingent at the club that would like to see a Women's Open serve as a steppingstone to the USGA's biggest event. Golf sources said the conversations between Cherry Hills and the USGA have been more informal than anything at this point.
-- Denver Post

Golfers who question a Tour endeavor with Tiger Woods's name attached are rare. Several have said over the years that they thank Woods every time they see him for raising golf's profile, which has helped increase the purses that tournaments offer. Although Woods has raised golf's visibility, a chasm between haves and have-nots on the Tour seems to have grown with it. In some ways, the AT&T National only confirmed it.
-- New York Times

Can't anyone in the PGA make a measly little putt? The game's top professionals clearly can most of the time, at least when the tournament is not hanging in the balance. So far this year, according to PGA Tour statistics, players have made 95.7 percent of putts inside 5 feet. Rich Beem tops the list at 98.9 percent. Last year, the tour average inside 5 feet was 96.2 percent. Geoff Ogilvy led the way at 98.2 percent and Tiger Woods ranked 22nd, at 97.3 percent.
-- San Francisco Chronicle

The swings and follow-throughs of many Champions players are so unique that Peter Jacobsen likes to entertain the galleries by imitating the swings of Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jack Nicklaus and even Craig "The Walrus" Stadler -- the latter only after Jake fills his shirt with several dozen golf balls to approximate Stadler's considerable girth.
-- Orange County Register

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