Golf Guide 2019

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SUNDAY • 04.07.2019 • SECTION G

LAURIE SKRIVAN • lskrivan@post-dispatch.com

Brooks Koepka kisses the massive, 27-pound Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 100th PGA Championship on Aug. 12, 2018, at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country. Koepka also won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last year to repeat as champion of that event.

Major moments Last year, Koepka’s win at Bellerive with Tiger in the hunt was magical, and this year’s biggest events in golf could be grand FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

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t. Louis got its latest taste of golf’s biggest events last year when the PGA Championship dazzled at Bellerive Country Club. § Starting with Cardinals and baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and the Clydesdales delivering the Wanamaker Trophy to the event, to Brooks Koepka’s dramatic Sunday victory after holding off a charging Tiger Woods, the event was one of our town’s best ever. § The repeated roars from the huge throngs following Woods and Koepka in the final round were memorable for anyone there or watching on television. § This week’s Masters kicks off 2019 major mania, and the sport could have some Grand Slam moments this time around. § There are three top stars looking to join Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen as the only players to win all four majors (Bobby Jones did when it was the U.S. and British opens and amateurs). § Rory McIlroy is first up with his bid at Augusta National, followed by Jordan Spieth in the PGA at Bethpage Black in New York (May 16-19), and Phil Mickelson at the U.S. Open (June 13-16) at famed Pebble Beach. This year’s British Open is July 18-21 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Note that the PGA will be played in May after moving from its traditional August spot. § There will be plenty of drama to come, like these big shots and moments from last year’s majors (and although we may be biased, the best of 2018 was clearly here): See MAJORS • Page G4

Ozzie Smith

New name, great golf even better The Oaks, Hidden Lakes changing to Margaritaville properties. PAGE G5

COLTER PETERSON • cpeterson@post-dispatch.com

Gavin Dillow, 10, reaches out for a few extra golf balls on March 22 at the Topgolf facility in Chesterfield. Dillow was attending a hockey party with teammates. Birthday parties are a common activity at the venue.

Excited about the future

Topgolf facility blends technology, entertainment for young and old.

Gateway PGA Reach Foundation continues helping area youth and veterans.

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Something for everyone

Got your tee times yet? Visit STLtoday.com/golf for an interactive Missouri and Illinois course map including lake courses. PAGE G8-16 GOLF GUIDE

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