Familiar places, familiar faces
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- A security guard inside the clubhouse just told me this story: One year, Fuzzy Zoeller bummed a cigarette from her. It was a Newport, …
An early walk on the course
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The walk always takes me back in time. From the main scoreboard, it's just 10 minutes. I do it from memory, crossing No. 1 and No. 9…
A Masters morning haiku
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Wood-panel grill room morning. Ahhhh. Arnold ...
A caddie's story
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This photo will sit in Chris Whitten's office, or maybe his house, for the rest of his life. He's the guy wearing the No. 7 bib. Wha…
The feeling inside Butler Cabin
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- There's a full-length mirror outside the bathroom in the basement of Butler Cabin. Today, the place is quiet, with silent cameras an…
Shopping gone wild
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Hi, my name is Wright, and I am powerless over gear. I admit it. I love gear. Hats. T-shirts. Any sort of fleece, shell or outerwear. …
The joy of seeing Jack
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- There are many different theories about the actual start of the Masters, from Arnie's ceremonial shot to the back nine on Sunday. For…
Greetings from the veranda
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The first decision of the week: coffee or vodka? The second: bacon, sausage or country ham? I'm on the veranda of the Augusta Nat…