Knowing Catherine Lacoste – Winner of the 1967 Women’s U.S. Open
By Susie Burning I came to the 1967 U.S. Women’s Open, at the Cascades course of the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., feeling confident. I’d won twice that year, including just two weeks earlier, and my game was in good form. Besides, I loved the whole atmosphere of the Open. Back then it […]
Get to Know Renee Powell, a Leading Lady in Golf
Renee Powell, who owns and runs Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, is not your everyday golf pro, as evidenced by the honorary doctorate (one of two she’s been awarded) sticking out from behind the big-screen TV on the wall of the pro shop. There’s also a plaque naming her one of Golf Digest’s […]
Who are the Best Golfers of All Time?
Ah, the oft-debated question: Is it possible to compare great golfers from different eras? Typically, the answer is no; all that can be said is that a given titan was the best of his/her generation. But heck, that’s no fun, and doesn’t stimulate any dissension or discussion. So, we’ve taken the bold and brazen path […]
The R&A Votes to Admit Women
Two big votes will occur next week in Scotland, both of which will impact the game to one degree or another
