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Overview
Constant tweaks help make event special By DON DELCO THISWEEKSPORTS.COM
The Memorial Tournament has entered its fourth decade, as 2015 marks the 40th playing of what is affectionately known as “Jack’s tournament.” “Jack,” of course, refers to 75-year-old Jack Nicklaus, the central Ohio-born professional golfer who owns a record 18 major championships. The idea of the Memorial started at the 1966 Masters Tournament. Nicklaus told reporters he’d like to host a
tournament in central Ohio that honored the history and tradition of golf and gave back to the community in form of charity. By 1976, Muirfield Village Golf Club was built and it was hosting its first PGA Tour event, which was won by Roger Maltbie in a playoff over Hale Irwin. The vision Nicklaus first described in the mid-1960s has not only took shape, but also thrived. Today, the Memorial is one of the highlights on the PGA Tour’s season schedule, as evident by the perennial
strong field it attracts. The tour itself also took notice last year by passing a resolution giving winners of the Memorial and Bay Hill Invitational, Arnold Palmer’s event, a three-year exemption, instead of typical two-year exemptions given by winning other events on tour. “This was more our desire to recognize two iconic figures who started and operate two world-class tournaments that for decades were lynchpins on our schedule,” the PGA Tour’s chief of operations Andy Pazder said to the Associated
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Press last year. “We wanted to make sure their place on the Schedule tour calendar, as far as being •What: 40th Memorial Tournament … Jack Nicklaus Golf Clinic: 4:30 a high-caliber, world-class presented by Nationwide Insurance p.m. on the driving range. event, was secure for well into •Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club, •Live TV schedule: The Golf Chanthe future.” Dublin nel will televise the first round (June Tour players also don’t want •When: June 1-7 4) and second round (June 5) from to say “no” to Nicklaus – even •Purse: $6.2 million 2:30-6:30 p.m.The third round (June the most high profile players. •FedExCup points: 500 6) will be televised on the Golf Chan•Defending champion: Hideki Mat- nel from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and CBS Tiger Woods had dinner with suyama from 3-6 p.m. The final round (June Nicklaus before last April’s •Honoree: Sir Nick Faldo 7) will be televised on the Golf ChanMasters tournament. The two •Schedule of events: (Gates open nel from 12-2 p.m. and CBS from icons in the game discussed 7 a.m. each day.) June 1 – Practice 2:30-6 p.m. golf, sure, but also about famrounds; June 2 – Practice rounds; •Tickets: Patron badges ($173) are ily and life away from the June 3 – Military Appreciation Day: valid for grounds access all week, All active, reserve, National Guard, including practice rounds. Gold Bear course. As Woods was leavretired personnel and their immedi- Club badge ($278) gives patrons ing the dinner there was still ate families receive free admission access to the grounds all week and some business to be discussed. with military ID. … Junior Golf Day: access to the Golden Bear Club within “Hey, I’ll see you at the Fans ages 18 and younger receive the Patron Village, located adjacent Memorial,” Woods told Nickcomplimentary admission with a tick- to the 10th fairway. Practice round laus. eted adult. … Nationwide Invitational tickets also are available for $35 and Pro-Am: 8:30 a.m. … Honoree cer- are valid June 1-3. For more inforWoods is the only five-time emony: 3 p.m. on the driving range. mation, visit mtbadge.com. winner of the Memorial, with his fifth victory at Muirfield Village coming in 2012. thanks, in part, to a third-round Earlier this season, Woods Woods did not play last year 79. It was his third-worst round and in 2013 he tied for 65th as a professional. OVERVIEW >> 10
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Village. According to club policy, only certain MVGC employees are allowed to talk to the media. The policy excludes caddies. ThisWeek reached out to a former veteran caddy at Muirfield Village, who agreed to discuss each hole, albeit with anonymity. The hole descriptions start on page 4 and continue throughout this Memorial Tournament preview section. “I always told my golfers that this is a second-shot course, so it’s much better if you can get yourself comfortable off the tee,” our caddy said. “If you get in jail from your tee shot, you’re done and that goes for all 18 holes out here.”
PGA Tour caddies have the best vantage point to watch the world’s greatest golfers. If a caddy is carrying the clubs of the world’s elite, they’re also compensated handsomely. And then you have the caddies who work at private clubs. Sure, their office is comprised of the fairways and greens of some of the country’s top golf courses, including Muirfield Village Golf Club, but there is a trade off. “You see guys come out there thinking they’re good players and then shoot a 95. I’ve seen a lot of terrible golf.” That quote is from a caddy from Muirfield ddelco@dispatch.com
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PGA Tour Notebook
Caddies seeking payment for promotional look
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Caddies at the Memorial Tournament experience a different kind of week in central Ohio. At a typical PGA Tour stop, the professional loopers don bibs that display the logo of the main sponsor for that week’s tournament. Not at the Memorial. Akin to the full white coveralls the caddies wear at Augusta National Golf Club during The Masters Tournament, caddies at the Memorial wear white jackets with their golfer’s name on the back and the tournament emblem on the front. It’s a welcomed reprieve because caddies are sick and tired of being walking billboards. On Feb. 3, 80 professional caddies filed a multi-million dollar federal lawsuit against the PGA Tour arguing the Tour unlawfully forces caddies to wear logos of a tournament’s corporate sponsor on their bibs. On March 17, the original complaint was amended and now includes 167 caddies. According to the lawsuit, “the value of the bibs is approximately $50 million annually. Caddies receive none
of that revenue and never have consented to (the Tour’s) 2014-15 winners commercial use of their likeBelow are the first 27 PGA Tour ons: Patrick Reed; Sony Open in nesses and images.” events and their winners: Hawaii: Jimmy Walker; Humana In addition, caddies want Frys.com Open: Sangmoon Bae; Challenge: Bill Haas; Waste Manto seek their own endorsement Shriners Hospitals for Children agement Phoenix Open: Brooks deals to be displayed promiOpen: Ben Martin; The McGladrey Koepka; Farmers Insurance Open: nently, which is now covered Classic: Robert Streb; CIMB ClasJason Day; AT&T Pebble Beach sic: Ryan Moore; Sanderson Farms National Pro-Am: Brandt Snedeker; by those bibs. Championship: Nick Taylor; World Northern Trust Open: James Hahn; “It’s about time this came Golf Championships-HSBC ChamThe Honda Classic: Padraig Harringto the table,” Steve Williams pions: Bubba Watson; OHL Classic ton; Puerto Rico Open: Alex Cejka; said to the Associated Press at Mayakoba: Charley Hoffman; World Golf Championships-Cadilin February. Williams has cadHyundai Tournament of Champi- lac Championship: Dustin Johnson; died for Tiger Woods and currently is with Adam Scott. According to Harms, mem- fessional Tour Caddies sat “Top caddies have sponsorship and endorsement deals, bers of the Association of Pro- down with the PGA Tour’s but you are limited to things like a hat and a sleeve. The most visibility is on a short, but the bibs mean you can't exploit it.” Almost two months after the suit was filed, Kenny Harms, a caddie for 26 years and the last eight with 2014 Memorial Tournament runner-up Kevin Na, took to Golf.com to explain why he is one of the lead plaintiffs. “I’ve made a decent living, but some of my colleagues are struggling,” he wrote. “Our expenses are larger than ever. Players might be flying in private jets and staying in free hotel suites, but we’re hitching rides and sharing rooms. Most of us can’t afford health care or retirement accounts.”
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40 Ways to Define the Memorial
List offers unique look at ‘Jack’s tournament’
By DON DELCO THISWEEKSPORTS.COM
Tiger Woods has Chris Solomon’s autograph. Solomon, a 2004 graduate of Dublin Scioto High School, grew up in Muirfield Village. Since the ’90s, he would spend every day at the course during the week of the Memorial Tournament. “When I got out of class on Wednesdays when I was younger, the most important thing to me was getting autographs,” Solomon said. In 1999, the 12-year-old Solomon followed Woods during a practice round trying to land that coveted signature. Numerous attempts on the front nine failed, so he jumped ahead to wait between the No. 10 green and No. 11 tee. As Woods made his way to the tee box, Solomon, standing at the front of the rope line, readied his blue Sharpie pen, but the throng of fans began to push forward. “My arms got stuck out and I could feel Tiger’s shoulder rub up against my hand,” Solomon said. “I lost my hat in the fray. It was just mayhem.” Woods passed and, when
the crowd eased up, Solomon left to meet his friends behind the 11th green. “Did you get it?” his friends asked. “No, I couldn’t get it and I lost my hat,” Solomon said. “I think I wrote on his shirt, though. I felt his shoulder brush up against my hand.” When Woods made it to the 11th green, Solomon and his friends could clearly see a blue Sharpie streak running from the buttons on the golfer’s shirt to his left shoulder. “Sure enough, on the news that night, they showed a video of Tiger picking his ball up from the hole and you could see clear as day the mark across his chest,” Solomon said. “He has my autograph, but I never did get his.” Solomon now works as an auditor for KPMG and is currently in an 18-month rotation in Amsterdam. Within the golf world – fans, media, caddies and players alike – he’s known for his popular golf blog and Twitter account @NoLayingUp. After years of attending the Memorial as a fan, Solomon said he was granted a media pass to cover the Memorial
Tournament last season. “We started the Twitter account when we were bored,” said Solomon, whose college friends also regularly contribute to the site. This is the first time Solomon will miss the Memorial. “This is the tournament I know the best,” Solomon said. “I never had a full appreciation of how good the Memorial was until I went to other tournaments. The way they treat the players and the fans and the convenience of everything was unlike anything I experienced at any other tournament. You don’t appreciate it until you get away from it for a while.” Because of how it goes about its business, the Memorial has become an annual highlight on the PGA Tour since the tournament’s inception in 1976. The Memorial also is a key event on central Ohio’s sporting calendar. While most everybody who lives in or around Columbus has attended the tournament at least once, a large contingent of attendees, errr, excuse me Mr. Nicklaus, patrons aren’t even golfers or golf fans. Memorial week is about
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No. 34: Greg Norman obliges autograph seekers during the 1996 Memorial. Autographs no longer are allowed on the course during practice rounds. CHRIS RUSSELL/THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
more than just four rounds of golf. It’s also about things such as obtaining autographs or, in Solomon’s case, not so much. So, to mark the 40th Memorial, here are 40 things – some golf, some not – that define the week of “Jack’s tournament.”
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Inappropriate shoes: – Fashion is not going to get in the way of comfort for some female golf fans. You see it every year as you walk among the fairways at Muirfield Village Golf Club. And, boy, do you walk. As you shuffle
through the crowds on the cart paths and rough in your tennis shoes, it’s inevitable to see a woman struggling to maneuver the terrain in a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. The footware choice of men is just as curious. Sure, men probably are living vicariously through Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson, but to the fella in the Foot Joys, “Hey, bud, why the golf shoes?” I’m sure your sticks are in the trunk of your car, too, but tournament officials aren’t going to spy those spikes and ask you to fill in for Phil Mickelson, who just
withdrew (again).
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Roger Maltbie’s pants – Yes, more apparel talk. The winner of the inaugural Memorial in 1976 opted to wear plaid pants in his final round that screamed mid-’70s. If you can find a color photo or video (think: YouTube), it is a vision to behold.
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Practice rounds – The practice rounds – Monday through
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Par 4, 470 yards
Par 4, 455 yards
2014 Memorial rank: Third toughest
2014 Memorial rank: Seventh toughest
Average score: 4.184 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 36 Pars: 256 Bogeys: 93 Double bogeys: 4 Triple bogeys +: 2
Average score: 4.100 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 56 Pars: 253 Bogeys: 69 Double bogeys: 13 Triple bogeys +: 0
With the traps on the right, I always tell people to take driver and aim for the right side, just left of the bunkers to give yourself an angle into the green. A lot of pros will hit 3-wood, but amateurs have to go driver. If you’re even with the bunkers, you have about 160 yards in. If the pin is in the back right, that’s always the place to aim. It’s the flattest part of the green. There is a semi-false front if you hit it short.
A lot of golfers make the mistake here thinking they have to hit driver; they don’t. A 3-wood or even a hybrid works. You want to aim down the left center of the fairway to put yourself in position to have a good angle into the green on your second shot. The green is surrounded two big bunkers and water. You can get yourself in jail if you go too far on the right side. If you pull your driver, you’re in the woods on the left.
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Memorial Tournament Notes
Nicklaus inspired Faldo to reach success
By DON DELCO THISWEEKSPORTS.COM
Kevin Na. Both players finished with a four-day total of 13-under-par 275. 2014 .............Hideki Matsuyama Matsuyama was the 2013.......................Matt Kuchar youngest player to win the 2012 ......................Tiger Woods Memorial and first since the 2011....................Steve Stricker inaugural champion, Roger 2010 .......................Justin Rose Maltbie in 1976, to win in his 2009 ......................Tiger Woods 2008.......................Kenny Perry first start at Muirfield Village. 2007............................K.J. Choi It was only Matsuyama’s 23rd 2006 ..................Carl Pettersson start as a professional. 2005........................Bart Bryant Since his victory, Mat2004............................Ernie Els suyama has continued to play 2003.......................Kenny Perry well. After The Players Cham2002 ..........................Jim Furyk pionship finished May 10, he 2001 ......................Tiger Woods 2000 ......................Tiger Woods was ranked 14th in the Offi1999 ......................Tiger Woods cial World Golf Rankings. This 1998 .....................Fred Couples season, Matsuyama has made 1997 .......................Vijay Singh* the cut in 13 of 14 events with 1996.......................Tom Watson 11 top 25s, seven top-10s and 1995.....................Greg Norman one runner-up at the Waste 1994 .....................Tom Lehman 1993 ......................Paul Azinger Management Phoenix Open 1992 ..................David Edwards that concluded Feb. 1. 1991.......................Kenny Perry “We have a great winner,” 1990 ...................Greg Norman* Nicklaus said of Matsuyama 1989...........................Bob Tway last year. “This young man is 1988....................Curtis Strange going to win a lot of golf tour1987 ........................Don Pooley naments. This is his first win 1986 .........................Hal Sutton 1985..........................Hale Irwin in the United States. You’ve 1984 ....................Jack Nicklaus got to start somewhere. We’re 1983..........................Hale Irwin proud he’s our winner.” 1982 ..........................Ray Floyd •DAY DEALING – Muir1981 ......................Keith Fergus field Village Golf Club mem1980....................David Graham ber and Westerville resident 1979.......................Tom Watson 1978 .......................Jim Simons Jason Day has yet to win the 1977 ....................Jack Nicklaus Memorial, but his game has 1976 ....................Roger Maltbie remained among the world’s *Rain-shortened to 54 holes best. Day was eighth in the OffiLast year, Matsuyama made cial World Golf Rankings after a 10-foot putt for par on the MEMORIAL >> 6 first playoff hole to defeat
Past champs
Nick Faldo first crossed paths with Jack Nicklaus in 1973. Faldo attended the 1973 Open Championship at Troon as a fan. His favorite spot was to stand behind the range and watch the pros hit ball after ball. Faldo was watching the world’s best when nature called. “At the back of the hotel there was the British version of a porta john,” Faldo said. “Right then Jack jumps over the fence either to avoid the fans or get to the range quicker. I just stood there and said, ‘Hi.’” Nicklaus wasn’t in a conversational mood, as he entered the portable facility to, as Faldo says in his still thick British accent, “spend a penny.” “After he left, I went in there and widdled all around to make sure I widdled in the same spot as Jack.” More than four decades later, the two will be joined at the hip at the 40th Memorial Tournament. Faldo is this year’s honoree and 62nd overall. Faldo credits his interest in golf to watching Nicklaus win the 1971 Masters Tournament on television. Four years later, he won the English Amateur and British Youths Championships and in 1976 he turned
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pro. “That man inspired me through TV in 1971, and I made a career out of it,” Faldo said. “Here I am two light years later being a recipient of Jack’s Memorial Tournament honoree award. It is very special.” From 1987 and 1996, Faldo won three Open Championships (1987, 1990 and 1992) and three Masters Tournaments (1989, 1990 and 1996). He just missed out on the career grand
slam after finishing second in the 1988 U.S. Open and tied for second at the 1992 PGA Championship. Faldo, who is fifth all-time with 30 wins on the European Tour, became only the second person to defend a title at The Masters after winning in 1989 and 1990. Faldo matched Nicklaus’ feat of consecutive victories in 1965 and 1966. “To equal one of Jack’s records is pretty cool,” said
Faldo, who appeared in seven Memorial Tournaments, with his best finish coming in 1995 when he tied for 13th. Faldo, 57, is a 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth that same year. Today, Faldo is the lead analyst for CBS Sports and the Golf Channel. •DEFENDING CHAMP – Hideki Matsuyama is back to defend his unlikely title.
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2014 Memorial rank: Eighth easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Ninth toughest
Average score: 4.000 Eagles: 2 Birdies: 79 Pars: 237 Bogeys: 63 Double bogeys: 10 Triple bogeys +: 0
Average score: 3.095 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 54 Pars: 252 Bogeys: 79 Double bogeys: 6 Triple bogeys +: 0
From the tee, it’s 280 yards to get to that back bunker. Most amateurs will think automatically that they have to hit an iron. If you hit something 260, you’ve put yourself in a good position to the green and so you’re around that bend. The pros can pound it so they hit something less. Regardless, you have to get past that bend or else you have to lay up or hit a hero shot around trees on the left side and over water. They usually keep the rough high on the right side, too, so you can’t bail out there.
This hole is all about the slope of the green. It is a severe slope right-to-left. Also, whatever yardage this hole is playing, you have to club down. The goal on this hole is to hit your tee shot and have it land on the front right of the green and filter down to the left.
Par 3, 401 yards
Par 4, 412 yards
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Sifford’s exclusion as honoree needs to change for 2016 Golf lost a great ambassador in 2015. Charlie Sifford died Feb. 3 at 92 years old. As a professional golfer, he never won a major; he only won twice on the PGA Tour; he wasn't a household name among golf fans; and he sort of blended in after settling down in Brecksville, a suburb of Cleveland. Yet Sifford’s name will never be forgotten as a pioneer in the game of golf. Unfortunately, as central Ohio celebrates the 40th playing of the Memorial Tournament, Sifford is not among the 62 Memorial Tournament honorees. “The Memorial Tournament is themed each year around a person, living or dead, who has contributed to the game of golf,” as it reads atop the Honorees page on TheMemorialTournament.com. “This was Jack Nicklaus’ idea as a contribution to perpetuating achievements of the game’s great-
est individuals.” Annually, the honoree for the following year is announced during tournament’s final round. Sir Nick Faldo, DON a six-time major DELCO championship winner, is this year’s honoree and joins a prestigious list that includes giants in the game of golf. In the past five years, the honorees have been Seve Ballesteros (2010), Nancy Lopez (2011), Tom Watson (2012), Raymond Floyd (2013) and Annika Sorenstam (2014). “The honoree is selected by the Captains Club,” the website states. “A group of statesmen who act independently of the tournament organization, but who also advise on player invitations and the conduct of the event generally.” The site lists members of the Captains Club. It is comprised of well-
known names like President George H.W. Bush, Sean Connery, Barbara Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Tom Watson. Anyone and everyone who has contributed achievements to golf are selected to be honorees by the Captains Club. Sifford surely belongs. Sifford is a 2004 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee. His first official year on the PGA Tour was 1961, making him as the first AfricanAmerican to join the Tour. By then, Sifford’s best playing days were behind him. He won the United Golf Association’s National Negro Open six times including consecutively from 1952-56. Excluding the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, he had 19 professional wins. Sifford began golfing professionally in 1948, but back then he was excluded from the Professional Golfers’ Association. After Sifford joined the PGA Tour full time, his two wins came in 1967
at the Greater Hartford Open and in 1969 at the Los Angeles Open. His best finish in a major was a tie for 21st at the 1972 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach won by Nicklaus. That isn’t Sifford’s only connection to Nicklaus. “I first met Charlie when I was just 18 years old and playing in my first PGA Tour event,” said Nicklaus, on his website Nicklaus.com the day after Sifford died. “Charlie and I were grouped together the first two rounds, and we hit it off from the first tee and remained good friends ever since. “He helped pave the way for so many in the game of golf … He was a leader and in inspiration.” Three of the 24 athletes who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom are golfers – Nicklaus, Palmer and Sifford. The medal is awarded by the president of the United States “for especially meritorious contribution to … (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.”
Sifford received his medal Nov. 24, 2014, from President Obama less than three months before he died. Fourteen days earlier, Tiger Woods took to Twitter to congratulate Sifford. “You’re the grandpa I never had,” Woods wrote. “Your past sacrifices allow me to play golf today. I'm so happy for you Charlie.” When Sifford was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame 11 years ago, Nicklaus was quoted as saying, “It’s about time.” For all the good the Memorial Tournament does year in and year out, they have failed here. “It’s about time” the tournament, the Captains Club and Nicklaus right this wrong for 2016. For all the good the Memorial Tournament does year in and year out, they have failed here. It's about time the Memorial Tournament rights this wrong for 2016. Don Delco covers golf for ThisWeek. He can be reached at ddelco@dispatch.com.
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missing the cut at The Players Championship that concluded May 10. He won the Farmers Insurance Open on Feb. 8 at Torrey Pines in San Diego for his third career victory. “In the last offseason, I took
three months off to rehab my back, rehab my thumb and it’s been a long process,” Day said following his Farmers victory. “I’m hoping to stay healthy and really try and challenge that No. 1 (world ranking).” At last season’s Memorial, Day tied for 37th at 3-under
285. •MEDALIST – On April 7, Nicklaus received a Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions to golf and service to the community. The award is given by Congress to individuals “who have performed an achievement that has an impact
on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement.” Nicklaus joins Roberto Clemente (baseball player), Joe Louis (boxer), Byron Nelson (golfer), Jesse Owens (track),
Arnold Palmer (golfer) and Jackie Robinson (baseball player) as the only athletes to receive this medal. “When my son Jackie was about 6 years old, he was asked what his father did for work,” Nicklaus recalled at the ceremony. “He answered, ‘My
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2014 Memorial rank: Third easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Fifth easiest
Average score: 4.606 Eagles: 7 Birdies: 171 Pars: 184 Bogeys: 27 Double bogeys: 2 Triple bogeys +: 0
Average score: 3.877 Eagles: 1 Birdies: 106 Pars: 235 Bogeys: 38 Double bogeys: 11 Triple bogeys +: 0
A lot of the amateurs will hit a 3- or 5-wood to get their tee shot right in front of that creek. It’s about 220 yards, and that’s a 4- or 5-iron for the pros. Then again, I’ve seen Bubba (Watson) hit driver over all those trees and land it in the second fairway. In fact, he does that every round. He’s also a little more aggressive. This is an easy scoring hole for the pros even if they play it as a three-shot par-5. The green is two-tiered so it’s not too bad. You can also bail out right if the pin is up front near the water. There is a nice little apron to hit it on, bump it up toward the hole and tap in a birdie.
Especially for the pros, they’re not going to take driver here and instead probably hit a 3-wood. Usually, I tell my golfers to aim down the left center so you can stay away from that fairway bunker on the right. This green slopes severely back-to-front so you’ll want to play your approach longer to try and suck it back toward the hole. If the pin is located in the far left, you don’t want to be putting from the right side. It can actually roll off the green. I’ve seen a couple of players do just that.
Par 5, 527 yards
Par 4, 447 yards
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father doesn’t work. He just plays golf.’” “And I did just play golf. I played the greatest game of all and somehow over the course of 65 years of playing it I ended up here before you today.” ddelco@dispatch.com
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Wednesday of tournament week – are a perfect time for fans to see those tour pros in a relaxed atmosphere. Legend has it a fan once bet Tiger Woods $20 he couldn’t hit it on the green from a lie off the fairway and behind a tree. Tiger took the bet, knocked it on the green and walked away with the guy’s money. Hey, even if you’ve made more than $1 billion in your career, a bet is a bet.
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Earpiece radios – In conjunction with new sponsor Nationwide Insurance, earpieces started appearing in 2011. These small radios were tuned to the Sirius XM Radio broadcast. Now, fans – well, the ones that are there for the actual golf – are more in-tuned (pun intended) with what is going on in the tournament. They look dorky, but most everyone wears one. Now, about those Bluetooth headsets...
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David Feherty – He’s not on the radio broadcast, but he is a big part of the CBS television broadcast. He is hard to miss Saturday and Sunday walking with the final group. Ever meet a golf fan that doesn’t love and appreciate his witty commentary on the game? Didn’t think so.
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Hole marshals – Most, if not all, of the volunteers for the Memorial are a joy to converse with during the event. But be careful for those tasked with keeping you, the fan, quiet on the tee boxes or standing still around the greens. If you’re causing a ruckus, they’ll find you. Beware of the finger point and stern “Shhhh!” It’s humbling when directed at you.
Ryder Cup, a Presidents Cup, a Solheim Cup and a U.S. Amateur. This course is due for a major. PGA Championship, anyone?
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Practice range – To a golf nerd, there is nothing that quite compares to watching a professional golfer swing a club. The large stands behind the Muirfield Village range offer a perfect vantage point for Autographs – After weekend hackers to bask in a player’s round, perfection. fans gather underneath the clubhouse to nab Free parking/timely autographs from the tour pros. shuttles – General No longer are you allowed to parking is free? get autographs on the course Yes. Free. It’s quite a novel during practice rounds. Is that concept for sporting events Solomon’s fault? Maybe. Gen- nowadays, but not at the erally, the post-round auto- Memorial. Meanwhile, since graph seekers are kids, but also the free lots are far from the grown men have been seen course, shuttles are needed. lurching for a signature. Please They hold nine passengers and stop, sir. It’s embarrassing. are abundant and air-conditioned. You do enough walkCharity benefits – ing at the course. A ride in these No snide remark shuttles to and from the parkhere. Since 2010, ing lots is a sweet, sweet $2.9 million has been raised respite. for the Nicklaus Children’s Green trashcans – Health Care Foundation and It’s the first of Nationwide Children’s Hospimany nods The tal alliance, including $1 milMemorial gives toward The lion this past year. Masters. Sister events – The Patron Village & success of the Golden Bear Club Memorial has – If you know the allowed Muirfield Village Golf Club to be the only course to right person and/or have some host a PGA Tour event, a extra cash, this oasis between
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No. 20: In probably the most memorable shot in Memorial Tournament history, Paul Azinger holed out from the bunker on No. 18 to defeat Payne Stewart in 1993. FRED SQUILLANTE/THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
holes Nos. 10 and 14 offers fans a chance to sit down in shade, saddle up to a bar and watch the tournament on television.
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Memorial gear – Memorial Day. Everyone from One can never have fans to the tournament’s offitoo many golf cials prefer the current set up and it has no signs of chang- shirts. Whether the lines form at the pro shop inside the clubing back anytime soon. house or the makeshift tent near Paul B. Latshaw – the practice range, fans with He is the superin- credit cards at the ready are tendent at Muirfield picking up gear emblazoned Village and his job is to make with the Memorial logo. sure the course looks good. And it does. Every year, the course Backyard envy – draws rave reviews from tourInevitably, as you nament officials, players and walk around the spectators. Seriously, when course your attention turns from you’re out there for the tourna- the golf to the homes. Gawkment, try to find a weed or brown spot. Just one. I dare you. WAYS >> 8
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2014 Memorial rank: Second easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Sixth easiest
Average score: 4.586 Eagles: 7 Birdies: 168 Pars: 197 Bogeys: 18 Double bogeys: 1 Triple bogeys +: 0
Average score: 2.949 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 73 Pars: 268 Bogeys: 47 Double bogeys: 3 Triple bogeys +: 0
Most pros will hit driver over that lefthand bunker. Jack (Nicklaus) has tried to lengthen that bunker so they’d stop doing it, but they’re still doing it. From there, the pros will have 210-220 yards in. Regardless, you’ll want to stay away from the entire right side on this hole. That is some of the thickest rough on the course there. If you’re going to miss, miss left. As for the green, there is a big bowl in the front, and you don’t want to hit it there. The back right is relatively flat so you can bump it up, but you can’t go long because of that back bunker.
When standing on the tee, this hole seems like it’s downhill. A lot of players make that mistake and club down. This hole plays true to the distance. The biggest key here is just getting on the green. It is two-tiered, front-to-back, and it just depends on where the pin is. If it’s on the front, you don’t want to be long. If it’s in the back and you’re going to miss, you want to be on the left-hand side there. The right-side bunker is more brutal.
Par 5, 563 yards
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Huston’s course record – If you need further evidence the game of golf is weird, consider John Huston. In 1996, he carded a second-round 11under-par 61 to set the course record, and followed it up with two rounds of even-par to finish fifth.
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Lehman’s flu-riddled record-setting score – The record still stands today. In 1994, Tom Lehman won the Memorial with a four-day total of 268, or 20-under par. Talk about consistency: Each day he shot a 67. Not only was he battling the course and a strong field, but also a bout with the flu in the final two rounds. As if golf isn’t hard enough: See No. 22.
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Azinger’s hole-out in 1993 – It is perhaps the most iconic shot in the history of the Memorial. Tied with good friend and playing partner Payne Stewart entering the 72nd hole, Paul Azinger holed out from a greenside bunker for a birdie while Stewart finished with a bogey.
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Memorial Park – Located next to the first tee, the park (think – Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park) features plaques of all the past Memorial honorees. A great place to teach non-golf fans a little of the sport’s history.
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Barbara Nicklaus – Why is Jack’s wife at No. 18? Not only has Barbara been an integral part of helping her husband host the Memorial, but also Jack has admitted she’s been key to his record 18 major tournament victories. “Were it not for Barbara, I would have been just another golfer,” Nicklaus said after receiving a Congressional Gold Medal on March 24. “People have asked me to quantify Barbara’s importance in my career. I’d have to say she’s responsible for at least 15 major championships. I’ll give myself No. 6: The grounds crew clears water from the 18th green after rains stopped play in the second round in 2012. Weather delays credit for three.” seem to be one of the unavoidable Memorial Tournament traditions. CHRIS RUSSELL/THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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The Wednesday Pro-Am – Annoyed pros, well-to-do businessmen and women playing bad golf. This has it all. The tour pros aren’t big fans of this exercise, but they are mandated to participate. The Pro-Am offers a chance, like a practice round, to interact with some pros in a very relaxed setting and walk the course without battling
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Trio of finishing holes – Nos. 16, 17 and 18 have all been tweaked and, in a tournament setting, are among the toughest trio of finishing holes on the PGA Tour. In last year’s Memorial, No. 18 was the toughest, No. 16 the second toughest and No. 17 the fourth toughest. That’s tough.
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The trophy – In 1966, Nicklaus completed the first of his three career grand slams by winning the British Open at Muirfield in Scotland. The Muirfield Village logo that tops the trophy in crystal is an image of the Claret Jug, given to the winner of the British Open. The only difference is Nicklaus’ version faces the opposite direction as a sign of
respect to Europe’s major pitch shot?” Behind the green, a large hill and stands make championship. this an excellent vantage point Hole No. 14 – This from which to spend the day. short par-4 proves It doesn’t hurt there is a beer that to be a good stand a chip shot away. golf hole, it doesn’t need to be The Bogey Inn – long. A creek that runs along the left side of the fairway and Not ready to return cuts in front of the green preshome after a long ents players with a dilemma. day watching millionaires play “Do I drive the green or play short to give myself a tough DEFINE >> 9
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No. 10
2014 Memorial rank: Seventh easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Eighth toughest
Average score: 3.985 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 85 Pars: 241 Bogeys: 52 Double bogeys: 12 Triple bogeys +: 1
Average score: 4.095 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 56 Pars: 250 Bogeys: 77 Double bogeys: 8 Triple bogeys +: 0
I always tell players to take 3-wood off the tee. If you hit driver, you run the risk of running through the fairway on the left side. That approach shot really plays a club up no matter what the wind is doing. It looks downhill, but it’s actually a long carry because you’re coming through an open alley. The green is sloped toward the back right bunker and can be quick. They usually keep the pin on the left side or front of the green.
This is the longest par 4 at Muirfield Village. You have to smash your driver and don’t go left into those fairway bunkers. If you are in it, you can only get out with a pitching wedge. If you have to miss, miss right, but don’t get caught up in the big tree there. You’ll still have about 200 yards on your approach. The green is big so there is room to carry that big front bunker. The back of the green has a big mound that slopes right-to-left and there is a big false front as well.
Par 4, 412 yards
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those who attend the Memor- been or will be honored. ial as fans or the golf gallery. Past winners – The list really good golf? The Bogey Like down south, they’re called reads as a who’s who of Inn restaurant and bar is a “patrons.” the game’s most accomfavorite post-round spot for fans, caddies and even a few Caddy overalls – While plished golfers. Nicklaus. Watof the golfers. All week this is Augusta National fea- son. Irwin. Norman. Floyd. a hopping place where the party tures the caddies in cov- Singh. Els. Furyk. Of course, makes its way off Muirfield eralls, the professional loopers leading that group is … Village. at Muirfield Village sport a Five-time Tiger – white overcoat. Woods has won this Hole No. 12 – It is event a record five Manual scoreboards – Muirfield Village’s times, including three in a row Unlike other PGA signature hole and, from 1999-2001. His fifth win Tour events, the of all the nods the tournament in 2012 was punctuated with gives toward The Masters, this Memorial doesn’t have large a hole-out behind the No. 16 one is the biggest. The hole is video replay scoreboards near green for birdie. It ranks up almost an exact replica of each green. They are all man- there with Azinger’s bunker Augusta National’s No. 12, ually updated. shot as the most iconic image although the former is a little House parties – Most of the Memorial. longer. But like Golden Bell, attendees might not Nicklaus’ hole also requires a The course – Muirfield the know difference tee shot to a skinny green Village Golf Club is fronted by a bunker and water. between a birdie and a bogey, perennially ranked It’s picturesque and last year but the people at these house among the top courses in the played as the tournament’s parties throughout the course country by the golf media. never have a bad time and are fifth-most difficult hole. Nicklaus constantly makes fueled by the envy of those who changes to keep the course The milkshakes – don’t have access. fresh and challenging for its They are reserved The rain – It’s bound to members and pros alike. It for the players and happen. At some point stands as one of the favorite their families, but if you can during the tournament, stops among PGA Tour pros. get hooked up, they’re the best there is going to be a delay in Pete Dye, an Ohio native, milkshakes you’ll ever taste. play because of rain. You can has designed golf courses all No, seriously. thank Chief Leatherlips’ curse. over the world. He is considered one of the best. When Don’t refer to them The annual honoree – Nicklaus chose a plot of land as fans – Like No. Each year, the tourna- in Dublin on which to build 12 and the green ment takes time to Muirfield Village, Dye said the trash cans, we continue the honor someone who has been property Nicklaus picked is Memorial’s similarities to Nick- integral to the game of golf. “the best site I’ve ever seen laus’ favorite course and tour- History is important in golf, that doesn’t have mountains or nament – Augusta National’s and anyone who has ever made the ocean – the best inland site The Masters. Don’t refer to significant contributions has I’ve ever seen.”
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his accomplishments, his His presence makes the course designs and the Memo- Memorial Tournament one of rial are well known by anyone the premier stops on tour. who has ever swung a club at ddelco@dispatch.com a Titleist.
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No. 12
2014 Memorial rank: Fourth easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Fifth toughest
Average score: 4.808 Eagles: 9 Birdies: 131 Pars: 188 Bogeys: 52 Double bogeys: 11 Triple bogeys +: 0
Average score: 3.161 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 62 Pars: 230 Bogeys: 80 Double bogeys: 12 Triple bogeys +: 7
I always tell golfers to hit driver and the pros hit 3-wood off that tee. You want to be just left of those fairway bunkers on the right side and give yourself an angle into the green. From that gap, you are about 230-240 yards to the green. If you’re in the left-hand side of the fairway you can go for it, but most players still lay up. It’s a bear of a green because it slopes back-to-front severely. I’ve seen more guys putt off the green there if you’re in the back of the green and the pin is front right.
This is a two-tiered green from left-to-right. You want to try and be on the side where the pin is, and on Sunday for the tournament they tuck it far right. If you want to miss when the pin is there, it’ll be short and into that bunker. You can’t go long. This hole also usually plays true to its distance even though it looks like a downhill shot.
Par 5, 567 yards
Par 3, 184 yards
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Par 4, 455 yards
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2014 Memorial rank: Sixth toughest
carded an 82 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 30. It was his worst round as a professional. He withdrew the following week from the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, citing an injured back. Woods took two months off before returning at Augusta National, where he made the cut and tied for 17th. “As I’ve said many times,” Nicklaus said, “he’ll be fine.” Woods’ physical battles dropped him to 133rd in the Official World Golf Rankings after finishing tied for 69th at The Players Championship on May 10. Meanwhile, the world’s top two golfers are expected to be in central Ohio. Rory McIlroy, the world No. 1, won the Wells Fargo Championship on May 17 thanks, in part, to a course record 61 in the third round. Jordan Spieth, the world No. 2, became the second-youngest player to win The Masters. Spieth, 21, won the green jacket by four shots over major champions Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose last April. “If we can get these guys playing together as much as possible and playing well, that’d be pretty cool,” said Sir Nick Faldo, who is the 2015 Memorial Tournament honoree. “We’ve had a dozen of the top guys in the world playing well going into the Masters. If we can keep doing that for the next four to five years, golf will be very cool.” Also expected to compete among the top players in the world are Henrik Stenson (No. 3), Bubba Watson (No. 4), Jim Furyk (No. 5), Justin Rose (No. 6), Jason Day (No. 8), Rickie Fowler (No. 9), Dustin Johnson (No. 10), Adam Scott (No. 11), defending champion Hideki Matsuyama (No. 14) and Mickelson (No. 18). “Muirfield Village sets the standard for regular tour events,” Faldo said. “It’s a special spot.” ddelco@dispatch.com
Average score: 4.115 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 50 Pars: 257 Bogeys: 74 Double bogeys: 9 Triple bogeys +: 1 This is a weird hole. From the men’s tee it’s not a hard hole, but from the pro tees they have a tough time with this hole. If you can make it over the left-hand bunker you’re going to have 80 yards in. A lot of pros will push it right, and you have a grove of trees there. You’re dead. The big thing is the approach is very downhill. I always tell players to take a club down and hit just before the green and allow the ball to filter down toward the left side of the green.
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Despite the glowing reviews, Nicklaus is known for the constant tweaks he makes to the event, facilities and, most importantly, the course. “The golf course is easier in some ways and tougher in some ways,” Nicklaus said. “There are a lot more pin placements and a lot more length. The fairways have gotten a lot narrower because the golf ball goes straighter. You just keep adjusting to the times and keep yourself relevant to what’s going on in the game.” This year is no different, as he’s continued his adjustment to No. 18. For the Presidents Cup in 2013, Nicklaus increased the par-4 from 444 to 484 yards, which now forced the pros to hit a driver off the tee. At last year’s tournament, the 18th was the toughest hole with an average score of 4.338. “Once I put in that back tee, I didn’t need those other bunkers,” said Nicklaus, referring to the group of 10 bunkers that cornered the right side of the dogleg. “I looked and took out seven bunkers and left the three most of the pros hit into last year. It looks better on TV, it’s better for the spectators and a lot easier to maintain.” Forty years later, Nicklaus is not content with the Memorial. “We’ve just started,” he said. “We’re still growing and try to do the same things that work but do them better, but also work to move it farther forward.” “It seems like only yesterday we were talking about this place, what to do, what kind of golf course to build, how to structure the tournament, how we see it grow and what kind of support we could get. I’m very happy and very trilled for the city of Columbus and central Ohio how things happened and how places like Nationwide Children’s Hospital have benefited. It has been very neat.”
No. 15
Par 4, 363 yards
Par 5, 529 yards
2014 Memorial rank: Ninth easiest
2014 Memorial rank: Easiest
Average score: 4.023 Eagles: 1 Birdies: 88 Pars: 220 Bogeys: 65 Double bogeys: 17 Triple bogeys +: 0
Average score: 4.476 Eagles: 24 Birdies: 197 Pars: 141 Bogeys: 19 Double bogeys: 9 Triple bogeys +: 1
A lot of players will hit a 5- or 6-iron off the tee. I usually tell my players to hit something 220 yards. It’s about 240 yards to get to the creek on your tee shot. The approach shot will always need to hit on the left side and filter down to the right. Be careful of the greenside bunkers on the left. It’s death. That is the worst place you can be on this golf course.
If you can put your drive on the top of that hill, that’s the best place to be. You have to pipe it about 280 yards to get to the top and have a good look at it. A lot of guys are just before that hill and have a blind shot and 260 yards in. Off the tee you can go right, and left is dead because it’ll go down in that valley. If you’re going to miss, it’s going to be right. Although, in 2014 I’ve never seen anyone hit it that far right as Bubba (Watson) did. He was over the fence and in a backyard. A lot of pros will go for this green in two because you can’t get in too much trouble unless you are really far left by the green. It slopes back-to-front so you’ll want to hit your approach toward the right-hand side and let it filter down to the left.
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late 1970s. Casper held his own thanks to a terrific short game and putting stroke. Johnny Miller has said Casper “has the greatest pair of hands God ever gave a human being.” Casper also shined in the Ryder Cup. He was an eight-time member and won more points, 23.5, than any other American player. He was the PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1966 and 1970. Five times, he won the Vardon Trophy, which is given to the PGA Tour player with the lowest scoring average for the season. Casper was the Memorial Tournament honoree in 1996. •REMAINING MAJORS – The season’s second major, the U.S. Open, will take place June 18-21 at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. It is the first time the USGA championship will be held in the Pacific Northwest. The Open Championship returns July 1619 to the Old Course at St. Andrews for the first time since 2010. Finally, the PGA Championship also returns Aug. 13-16 to a familiar course, Whistling Straits. German Martin Kaymer, who is the defending U.S. Open champion, won the PGA Championship at the Kohler, Wis., course in 2010.
However, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem was asked about the lawsuit on Feb. 4 before the start of the Farmers Insurance Open. “Most people don’t understand the way the caddy/player relationship works,” Finchem said. “A player is an individual, an independent contractor. He doesn’t have an HR department. He makes an arrangement with somebody that’s going to carry the bag and work with him. They work out a financial arrangement. Those arrangements are all over the map. “We think it’s a good system. We would like to continue that system. We just have to wait and see what happens with this litigation.” •THE BIG FOUR – On Feb. 7, the PGA Tour lost one of its greatest players in Billy Casper. He died at 83. Casper won 51 times on the PGA Tour, which places him seventh behind Sam Snead, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Arnold Palmer. Casper also won three major championships: the 1959 and 1966 U.S. Open and the 1970 Masters. He finished runner-up at the PGA Championship three times. What makes his victories even more impressive is that they came during the primes of Nicklaus, Palmer and Gary Player, who were known as “the big three.” Combined, that trio won 159 times spanning the mid-1950s to the ddelco@dispatch.com
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No. 16 Par 3, 201 yards
2014 Memorial rank: Second toughest Average score: 3.320 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 26 Pars: 238 Bogeys: 104 Double bogeys: 22 Triple bogeys +: 1 This hole was redone a few years ago; it was lengthened and water was added. The thing with that hole is a lot of times you’ll roll off the green if there’s a back pin. I remember the first year of that redesigned hole (2010) guys were trying to hit and stop it in the back pin and they bailed out into the back right bunker. It’s weird, but pros will prefer to hit bunker shots rather than hit long putts.
No. 17
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Par 4, 478
2014 Memorial rank: Fourth toughest Average score: 4.182 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 55 Pars: 218 Bogeys: 110 Double bogeys: 8 Triple bogeys +: 0
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No. 18 Par 4, 484 yards
Most players hit driver down the middle. You don’t want to go left or right because there are fairway bunkers. You don’t want to be there. If you can pipe one far enough down the fairway, it’ll roll down the hill and leave you about 120 yards in. A lot of pros place it just in front of either fairway bunker and have 180 yards in. That green is two-tiered, and it slopes back to front. On that hole you can be a little longer if you want. That second shot requires a club up. It’s an uphill shot so it’ll play longer.
2014 Memorial rank: Toughest Average score: 4.338 Eagles: 0 Birdies: 41 Pars: 207 Bogeys: 116 Double bogeys: 24 Triple bogeys +: 3
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Jack (Nicklaus) put in new back tees for the (2013) Presidents Cup. This forces the pros to have to hit driver. The last time Tiger (Woods) won (2012) and before Nicklaus put in the back tees, Tiger hit 5-iron, 5-iron to two feet. Regardless, you want to get around that bend off the tee and you can’t go left. There is a chance if you are too far left you’ll hit the fairway and roll into the water that runs down the left side. On your approach you can be short, but if it hits too short there is a false front and it’ll roll all the way back down into the fairway.
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Spacious cstm home on over an acre lot w/3 of the biggest BRs you will ever find. 1st flr mstr ste w/ matr BA w/his & her sinks, separate tub/shower & walk-in closet. 1st flr lndry. Character & charm w/ newer hdwd flrs & 6 panel drs, fresh paint & new light fixtures. Updates include new dishwasher, hot water heater, roof, well pump & more. Big entertaining-size deck is whole length of back of the house. Huge fin gar wi/18 ft clngs, ideal workshop and has an RV hookup. Move in ready. 230,000
LANCASTER CHARMER!
A lot of house & opportunity for the money! Remolded,updated, affordable and adorable Cape Cod w/ open floor plan with character & charm throughout. Huge chefs dream kitchen w/dining area, updated appliances granite island & custom back splash. First floor master w/ huge full bath, 1st floor laundry. Full covered front porch & covered patio on almost half acre lot that is all fenced with an out building. Would be perfect for a home business!$80’s
LONDON SPRAWLING RANCH!
Truly a one of a kind on a dble lot that won an award recently & is covered in lavish landscaping & tons of fruit trees. Fire pit area w/grill area, 3 koi pond pools, 16x32 in ground pool, just in time for summer & huge cstm patio w/pergola that overlooks this bkyd oasis. Remodeled chef’s dream kit w/quartz counter tops, cstm back splash, hdwd flrs, roof & gutters 2006, new designer front dr, back & gar door, new driveway with extra parking area, windows 2013, furnace/heat pump 2014, hot water heater 2014, pool liner & more! $270’s
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Bob Webb former model home on almost .25 acre private lot that backs to green space w/tons of pines for privacy w/paver patio to entertain. House has tons of upgrades such as hdwd flrs, crown molding, dual stair cases, chefs dream kitchen w/42 in. cherry cabinets, big island, bar w/granite & stainless steel appliances, open to great rm/family rm perfect for entertaining. 1st flr laundry & double door den. Bsmt w/a rough-in for a bath & endless storage ability. Huge Bdrms one w/it’s own private full bath & master suite w/spa shower & Jacuzzi tub & his & her walk-ins. $390’s
2 ACRE LOT/BUCKEYE VALLEY SCHOOLS!
The perfect building site on almost 2 acres in an already established neighborhood. Close to Mill Creek Golf Course. 15 minutes to Dublin. Delco water, elec, septic plan for lot. Better hurry! Won’t last! Seller says bring an offer! $70’s
CANAL WINCHESTER! BRAND NEW!
This home has an open floor plan with a large kitchen with plenty of storage and island open to the dining area and large great room with fireplace and separate den for your home office, large pantry and large linen closet. Three bedrooms all with large walk in closets, master suite has vaulted ceiling and private bath. Be the first to make this home yours. $181,900
USDA $0 DOWN
A lot of house for the money. Offers lots of updates thruout such as: new garage door on the oversized 600+ sqft garage perfect for a mechanic or workshop with elec. Newer vinyl windows, roof & remodeled kit w/newer cabinets. Big lazy susan pantry & new hickory wd flrs, newer carpet & paint, big deck, fenced yard & huge shed. Fin LL w/the perfect cozy fam rm w/custom newer built-ins and cozy gas FP & ideal den area. 3rd BR & half BA w/ updates. Huge 3 season room and more! $130’s
COLUMBUS SCHOOLS/ COLUMBUS TAXES!
Ready to move right in, spacious and open floor plan with lots of updates throughout, such as new roof, light fixtures, newer appliances. Entertaining sized deck that overlooks private fenced back yard that has no neighbors behind you and new 8x10 shed (vinyl). 1st floor laundry. Cozy f/p and huge master suite with walk-in closet. Loft could be 4th bedroom or ideal den/office. $119,999
HILLIARD SCHOOLS!
2/3 acre lot with meticulously maintained custom built ideal family home in Hilliard schools with Florida room that overlooks treed private back yard with patio. Updates include: granite in the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, big bar open to large great room with built-ins and brick fireplace. 1st floor den and 5th bedroom right by full bath, ideal for in-laws. All bedrooms have large closets, baths have been updated. Basement offers more sq ft and ideal rec area, hobby room and endless storgae. 2.5 car side load garage finished with ideal workshop area. $260’s
CONDO/COLUMBUS TAXES!
Pride of ownership abounds on this charming end unit with garage! Nicely updated kitchen with granite counters, tiled backsplash, refrigerator & range, built in microwave & trash compactor! Loads of natural light shines thru the pretty bay window with western exposure. The cozy WBPF can be enjoyed from the entire first floor with this wonderfully open concept. 3 big bedrooms with roomy closets, updated baths, newer Pella windows and slider, partially finished lower level with extra storage and shelving.120’s
RANCH/HILLIARD SCHOOLS!
The perfect setting on almost an acre with neighbors around you, treed lot, detached 2.5 car garage, 2 sheds for endless storage and ideal workshop with electric. Entertaining sized screened porch. Updates include: roof, windows, mechanicals, new paint, carpet and pergo floors. 2 cozy fireplaces, one is woodstove. Sprawling ranch with character and charm. Partial basement with endless storage and 1st floor is plumbed to move the laundry to first floor. $260’s
HILLIARD SCHOOLS!
A rare find with huge fenced yard that backs to woods with patio. Huge family room with built in computer station, open to kitchen with big island with granite top, newer faucets & light fixtures, carpet and flooring and updated baths. Newer roof, furnace/AC, water heater and insulated garage door and opener. Laundry is on second level however can be on any level of home! rec area in basement with rough in for bath. Ready to move in! $180’s
CONDO/HILLIARD SCHOOLS!
Condo in desirable Hilliard Heights! Well maintained condo with open floor plan, kitchen with all appliances, eat in space with sliding door to new deck perfect for entertaining, new pergo wood floors in entry and kitchen. Finished lower level make
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A rare find ranch cstm built condo in golf community. Spacious & open flr plan w/3 season rm, huge GR, dining space & lrg kit w/big bar, corian counter tops. Mstr ste w/his & her walk in closets & sinks & huge oversized spa shower. Fin LL adds @ 1200 sq ft for rec rm, 3rd BR w/ egress windows & full BA, walk in closet. Ideal workshop rm & plenty of storage. Long driveway leads to almost 3 car garage that is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer with ideal workshop area. You must see to believe this better then new perfect ‘’10’’ condo. $350,000
PLAIN CITY/JONATHAN ALDER SCHOOLS!
Former model with all the upgrades! Two story grand entry with hardwood floors, large open floor plan with large family room open to the eat in area and spectacular kitchen with granite counters. Private den, living room and separate dining room with tray ceiling and first floor laundry. Upstairs walk way overlooks family room and entry with four bedrooms and two and a half baths. Huge master suite with large bath, double sinks and large walk in closet. This home is a must see!$350,000
ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE!
Cols Schools - Character & Charm w/pride of ownership. New trek deck front cov porch w/lattice. Hdwd flrs, high clngs, lots of wndws thruout. Spacious 1st flr offers lrg DR w/stain glass wndw & LR/GR w/decorative FP. Kit w/ lots of cabs, SS dishwasher, new faucet in SS sink, newer flring, brkfst bar & dr to back covered deck. MBR has lrg closet&drtocovered balc.2nd BRislrgw/2closets&clng fan. LL has fin rec rm, cast iron sink & shower & poss 3rd BR. Newer rf (4 yrs), ac/furn (2005), newer H2O heater, newer duct work. Gate to bkya for parking. $60’s
ORIENT!
Beautiful setting on over . 5 acres lot with covered deck & fenced huge lot with big shed and tons of landscaping. This is the ideal family 2-story with fresh paint inside and out, newer roof,telectric and box, windows, electric heat pump, hot water heater, newer sump pump with back up and water softener. Ideal first floor bedroom. Chef’s dream kitchen with custom back splash and plant ledge. Open to cozy family room with wood beam ceiling & cozy brick fireplace. Remodeled full baths & more. $200,000
PARADE OF HOMES!
Spectacular New Build! This beautiful home is in the Trails End Community, home of the 2014 Parade of Homes. Almost 4000 sq ft and loaded with all the upgrades you can imagine! Just to list a few, granite counters, 42’’ maple cabinets, crown molding, 6 panel doors and many more. Large open floor plan with two story great room. Trails End offers large lots with scenic views of the Olentangy River.$670’s
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POWELL/SCIOTO RESERVE!
Open floor plan! Kitchen is open to 2 story great room, which has HUGE wall of windows for natural light. 9 ft ceilings on 1st floor. Deluxe kitchen includes granite, maple cabinets, double wall oven. Den on first floor w/double full lite glass doors. Wood spindles along staircase and down hallway to loft that overlooks the great room. All 4 bedrooms are huge. 3 car garage! Must see this house! Seller will pay up to 5k in closing costs. TRADE-IN PROGRAM AVAILABLE! $360’s
REYNOLDSBURG SCHOOLS!
Wow! Great lot w/cstm patio & fenced in yard & full covered front porch invites you into this spacious & open flr plan w/high clngs, chef’s dream kit w/eatin space & 42’’ cabs. Dining area open to cozy GR w/cozy FP & hdwd floors & fresh paint. 1st flr mstr ste w/walk-in closet w/custom organizers & builtins & master BA w/separate shower & soak tub, 1st flr lndry. Other BRs have huge closets. 4th BR offers built-in desk & makes the perfect bonus, hobby & BR. Bsmt is ready to finish & offers endless storage. AC new in 2013. Ready to move in! $214,900
LANCASTER/ONE OF A KIND!
Stately brick Italianate in Lancaster’s historical district! Walking distance to farmers mkt, restaurants, museums & antique shops! 4 BR, 2 full BA w/hdwd flrs, high clngs & grand staircase! Most renovation has been completed. Updates include: New Carrier furnace, new H2O tank, hi end Samsung appls, new whole house humidifier, new FPinsert,liner&surround,updatedcommodes,new sump pump, new clng fans & interior lights, freshly painted in many areas and so much more! $170’s
PICKERINGTON/BRAND NEW!
Be the first to own this 2100 sq ft 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Large 2 story great room, private den perfect for private office or play room, private master suite. Home is builders popular Scottsdale floor plan. BUILDER TRADE-IN PROGRAM AVAILABLE! $225,900
HILLIARD SCHOOLS!
A lot of house for the money. Almost 4400 sqft includes fin LL w/great entertaining space w/big full granite bar & kit w/stove, fridge, dishwasher & perfect home theater rm/media rm w/big 65 inch TV. A very open & spacious flr plan w/huge kitchen with big island and desk area, custom lighting, newer hardwood floors. Open to 2 story great room with cozy fireplace. Door to big brick paver patio with pergola and new vinyl white picket fence. 1st floor den and laundry and huge bonus room/loft and could be a 5th bedroom area. $350,000
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Located in Olentangy Schools, this 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths with almost 2800 sq. ft. offers lots of custom features throughout such as hardwood flrs, granite, newer 42 inch cherry cabinets, glass tile back splash, 1st flr den & laundry. 360’s
CONDO/COLUMBUS TAXES!
Perfect location close to everything & great access to freeways. Spacious and open floor plan ready to move right in. Newer pergo floors, huge great room with skylight & cozy fireplace. Open to kitchen with upgraded cabinets with rollouts. 1st floor laundry. All 6 panel doors. 1st floor master suite with walk-in & master bath. All baths have new ceramic tile & faucets. Loft is great bonus room/ office area. 2 private bedrooms with full bath offer endless closet space! Priced to sell! FHA approved! $120,000
WORTHINGTON SCHOOLS!
Beautiful two story in Olde Sawmill! Nice center hall floorplan with living room, dining room, open kitchen area that leads to a large family room! Nicely updated kitchen includes appliances and granite counter tops! 4 very good size bedrooms, 3.5 baths and updated HVAC! You won’t believe the finished basement as it includes a fully applianced kitchen, full bath, and washer and dryer! Perfect for a mother in law suite! $240’s
LOTS - MOUNT STERLING!
3 different parcels located close to Deer Creek dam. One parcel is just over 5 acres, 8 acres and 9 acres. One lot is wooded. Zoned agricultural with one acre taxed residential and the remaining taxed CAUV. $50,000, $60’s and $80’s.
OLENTANGY SCHOOLS/POWELL!
Move in ready, spacious & open flr plan w/cstm features thruout. Huge chef’s dream kit w/granite & huge island, desk area & window/bar area into huge 2 sty GR with wall of windows that overlooks the private wooded lot that backs to preserve area. Cozy F/P. 1st floor private den with closet could be 1st floor 5th bedroom. Loft area, huge master suite with master bath with separate shower and soaking tub, his & her sinks, walk-in closets. Basement is full and ready to be finished with egress windows! Walk to downtown Powell. $409,000
“We sell a home every 74 hours. Your home could be next! Call 273-OHIO (6446)
“We sell a home every 74 hours. Your home could be next! Call 273-OHIO (6446) “We sell a home every 74 hours. Your home could be next! Call 273-OHIO (6446)
“We sell a home every 74 hours. Your home could be next! Call 273-OHIO (6446) “We sell a home every 74 hours. Your home could be next! Call 273-OHIO (6446)
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