Monday, April 11, 2011

One Hundred Eighteen: Masters 2011

What a joy to watch young Mr. Schwartzel perform on the Augusta National stage. Even the relentless media anti-hero worship of Woods could not unnerve the South African.

Anyone who has played the game of golf for an extended period knows, or should know, that golf teaches more than physical skills. It helps a person grow in humility, maturation, understanding, and friendship. All the true champions of the game exhibit these qualities in increasing amounts, which is why I do NOT count Woods as a true champion.

Woods is to golf as Jimmy Swaggart is to the clergy. The game will be better when he is gone from the scene.