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By DAVID MARR III
10/1/06 -- My favorite memories in this game often involve my father in some way. My recollections of and stories about Byron Nelson are no exception.
By DAVID MARR III
2/11/06 -- He wasnt the most famous man in the golf industry, nor even the most famous in his family.
By DAVID MARR III
7/17/05 -- It was impossible to truly taste the spirit of this week without having been in the town of St. Andrews.
11/15/04 -- In three brief years the UBS Cup has become a celebration set in an international team competition. It is a festival of personalities and golf skills that have withstood lifes maddening balance.
By DAVID MARR III
Arnold Palmer was like a favorite uncle, always giving that warm smile, never forgetting your name
11/5/03 -- When a good idea is cross-pollinated with hard work and fortuitous timing, the result is invariably successful.
By DAVID MARR III
6/9/03 -- Each year it finds a different venue, the national championship on display for enthusiasts all across the country.
1/23/03 -- Kelly Tilghman and I are involved with a new show which starts on February 17th called The Grey Goose 19th Hole.
9/12/02 -- During a practice round at this year’s PGA Championship, I met a gentleman inside the ropes who introduced himself to me as Ken Rose, Justin’s father. I soon got a clear understanding of how Justin became such a fine young man after chatting with his dad.
By DAVID MARR III
8/15/02 -- Some insights on a few a the players teeing it up this week.
By DAVID MARR III
8/6/02 -- Bobby Jones epitomized the amateur golfer during the first part of the century.
8/1/02 -- I’ve been to about 40 USGA Championships, mainly U.S. Opens, some Women’s Opens, a few Senior Opens and a couple of U.S. Amateurs. I don’t think I’ve ever had an experience quite like this past week in New Jersey.
7/22/02 -- I define winners and champions at the game’s highest levels very simply. To be a winner, a player must win on a major tour; to be a champion, a player must win a major championship.
7/17/02 -- Im not sure how the stuffiest club in the Open Championship rota became my favorite venue, but it did.
6/24/02 -- Often, when I get a spare moment, I log on to thegolfchannel.com discussion boards to see what people are saying, or thinking, or just to steal a good line or two. About six months ago I saw a thread title that I thought was interesting.
By DAVID MARR III
6/13/02 -- Ive been to so many U.S. Opens, it feels like its in my DNA, and I hated leaving.
5/24/02 -- The Sam Snead I remember was a man who loved to laugh, and loved to make people laugh.
By DAVID MARR III
5/22/02 -- Theres a warning sign at Bethpage Black, alerting players they will need a high level of skill
By DAVID MARR III
5/10/02 -- The standards Byron Nelson set off the course are what make him a beloved icon.
4/11/02 -- During the practice rounds, watching golf at Augusta is a random exercise. Thursday through Sunday is a different story.
2/7/02 -- Ben Crenshaw possessed the pedigree, swing and hometown, which would endear him to golf fans
11/16/01 -- There are two other captains on hand this week and the draw on the first day