The Bryson-Brooks feud reached a new inflection point Friday when several fans attending the Memorial Tournament sarcastically shouted “Brooksy” while following DeChambeau during his 33-hole marathon at Muirfield Village. The taunts were obviously intended to goad DeChambeau, finishing his rain-delayed first round and playing his second, since Koepka isn’t in the field this week. While security Read more…
Seve spoke graciously on many occasions, most memorably during his acceptance speech to fans gathered at Muirfield Village in 2010. The magical power he had brought to golf courses for nearly 20 years was flashed one last time.
If this past week was any indication, should the USGA want a Teflon coating at Winged Foot from criticism, perhaps its best move is installing Nicklaus on the greens committee.
This week’s one-time visit to Muirfield Village Golf Club for the Workday Charity Open should not be considered in any manner a warm-up for the annual Memorial Tournament that promptly follows.
The rescheduled Memorial Tournament in mid-July might be providing a blueprint for future PGA Tour events in this era of social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.