I have been truly humbled, and somewhat overwhelmed, by the response to this column about my comeback from having my left leg amputated. Thank you for reading, and replying, and reminding me why this is a job like no other, and what a lucky guy I am.
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Former LPGA Board member and brand/comms leader. All opinions my own. ESG expert. Corp Boards. Golden Retriever lover. Still searching for the perfect golf tip.
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She won her first pro event, made history and got her tour card. Massive congratulations to Rose Zhang for a stunning performance. Thx to , for creating a grand stage for this world premiere. Never change, Rose; never change.
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If ever there was a winner who lives up to the name of their championship, it’s , a true #ChampionForeChange. 👏👏👏
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Back on top 
@AlenaSharp wins the #ChampionsForeChange Invitational and picks up her first victory since 2014!
#EpsonTour | #Road2LPGA
@AlenaSharp wins the #ChampionsForeChange Invitational and picks up her first victory since 2014!
#EpsonTour | #Road2LPGA
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As Rose Zhang aims to win in her pro debut on the Tour, has added an additional hour to its coverage at the today.
Final round coverage from Liberty National will begin exclusively on Peacock at 3:30 p ET. joins coverage at 5 p ET.
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Exclusive final-round coverage of the @MizuhoLPGA will now begin an hour earlier on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. ET on @peacock. Golf Channel coverage will pick up at 5 p.m., or you can stick with Peacock for the remainder of the round.
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Wow, just wow. Happy birthday, Alexey.
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It's my birthday today. When I woke up, I joked to myself that I can now add the SHIZO to the list of places where I've celebrated it over the years. And then, like many other people who reach a certain age (I've turned 47 today, wow), I though about my I thought about my… Show more
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Today’s must read… Surely there’s an who’d like to work with Maycee Kay and Sarah and help them achieve middle-of-the-pack status. They’ve nailed the part about remembering “it’s just a game.”
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“Music keeps me young; jazz keeps my heart beating”. My MIL, 101.5 year-old Midge Bowman, was inducted in the Hall of Fame today. She shared the honors with her favorite trombone player, Bill Allred. She’s wearing her Bill Allred fan club shirt. #belikeMidge
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Random appreciation tweet. It takes a different type of talent to call live sports on radio. All you have is your voice and word choice to bring listeners into the action. And sometimes, well chosen silence. Shout out to the crew at
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“There is something unifying, however, about a great shank.” Yes, yes there is.
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I wrote about the unifying horror (and beauty?) of Michael Block’s second round shank, plus caught up with Talor Gooch for @NoLayingUp nolayingup.com/blog/2023-pga-
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By now you have probably heard the sad news that the last of the LPGA founders Marlene Bauer has passed away age 89. The film below captures how delightful & talented she & sister Alice were. Their father had them traveling around giving exhibitions as The Bauer Sisters. 1/2
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To Tell The Truth 1958 with Marlene Hagee | Buzzr - YouTube
8 minutes of pure nostalgia and TV gold. Thanks to for finding this.
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“I never thought of myself as a pioneer. We were just a bunch of stubborn women who loved golf and figured we could make it happen.” — co-founder Marlene Bauer Hagee
RIP, Marlene, and thank you for all you did for the LPGA. Photo credit unknown
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Really sad news here.
with the story:
Marlene Hagge-Vossler, last of the LPGA founders, dies at 89
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😘 this 2021 Getty photo…Congrats to JY Ko for again winning on what would’ve been Shirley Spork’s 96th bday. TY, for elevating this event. And huge props to JY for doing interviews in English and sharing your personality with the world.
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It’s National Golf Day today and Mother’s Day this weekend, so….this pic is 💯
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A few thoughts on : 1) Team match play shows a different, exciting form of golf-and player personalities.2) The depth of women’s golf globally is astonishing. 3) National Devlt programs work.4) Consolation matches don’t.Congrats to Team🇹🇭 and thank you, Hanwha.
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💔to hear of the passing of LPGA MedDir Dr. Bruce Thomas. “I had a patient ask me ‘What do you like better, treating famous athletes or treating me?’” said Thomas. “I said I like treating you both equally.There’s a different slant to each situation but they overlap wonderfully.”
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The case (and calls) for an improved partnership between the PGA Tour and LPGA
I examine the disparity between tours and how they can work together for a better future: bit.ly/3mVjlXS
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Happy International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 🤩🌎
Today we celebrate the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe.
Learn more here ⤵
bit.ly/3nLXVwb
#IDSDP2023
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It’s #nationalpuppyday, so I just had to…. Find you someone who looks at you like this little one. Photo credit unknown.
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Today’s must read for golf fans…
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The right day to share one of my favorite pics … and t-shirts. Happy ☘️. Credit - and thanks - to the unknown photographer.
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Great story here. I’m reminded of the quote: “Talent is universal; opportunity is not.” Roger is trying to change that.
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ICYMI…”There are different paths in golf; they’re all good”. That’s Marissa Kay standing between and . With help from her cousin , I spoke with Marissa to hear about the path she took.
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💥👏 what will it take to move the needle in women’s sports? figured it out. #IWD2023
Canadian Tire commits half its sponsorship dollars to women's professional sports cp24.com/sports/canadia via
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At the 2002 World Amateur Team Championships, the Iranian Women’s team (you read that right) shot 341over par. They left with a lesson in love & leadership by the incomparable Louise Suggs. Only could find this story. everyday #IWD
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That’s pros Lexi Thompson and Mariah Stackhouse in this old photo, but who is the girl in the middle? Marissa Kay took a different path in life, to and now .TY, for letting me share it.
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This thread by @Dana_Fink 💕
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A feel good thread make sure you read and watch the whole video! 
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If you read only one golf story today, this would be my pick. lpga.com/news/2023/morg
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Love this. Dare you not to smile.
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The most wholesome thing you’ll watch today 
We mic’d up adorable 3-year-old Theo with his mum @SarahJaneGolf at his first MyGolf Clinic
We mic’d up adorable 3-year-old Theo with his mum @SarahJaneGolf at his first MyGolf Clinic
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Truth here. And along with his wife, , they are a power couple for for good. On and off the golf course.
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Justin Rose is a brilliant example of a top player who walks the walk in “growing the game”. His efforts for grassroots, junior and women’s golf are inspiring, especially in the UK.
It’s great to see him back in the winners circle!
@JustinRose99
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Cheers to - one of the nicest people in the universe. Love this photo of Sara Jane and her beautiful family by @abbie_herway - a young journalist in🇦🇺 committed to elevating women’s sports. #DriveOn, Abbie!
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BREAKING
@SarahJaneGolf wins the multi gender Webex TPS Murray Golf tournament by 5 shots.
It’s the second year in a row a woman has beaten the rest of the field - Hannah Green won in 2022, making history as the first woman to win a multi gender tournament
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3-time LPGA winner Ally Ewing at Pebble this week -- as a caddie. Working for father-in-law Fin Ewing, chance to see Pebble ahead of US Women's Open this summer.
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Wonderful selection! Congratulations, and thank you for all you do within and outside of golf. She’s an authentic leader whose grit and heart inspires everyone whose lives she touches.
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Angela Stanford is recipient of the GWAA’s 2022 Charlie Bartlett Award, given to a playing professional for “unselfish contributions to the betterment of society.” @Angela_Stanford will be honored at the 49th ISPS GWAA Dinner, on April 5, on the eve of @TheMasters. @ISPSHanda
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