The Masters represents yet another attempt for Rory McIlroy to complete the career grand slam — and first major title since 2014. Of the five players to achieve the career grand slam — Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen — only Sarazen in 1935 completed the slam with a Masters win. Player achieved his at the 1965 U.S. Open, while Woods (2000), Nicklaus (1966) and Hogan (1953) all won the British Open to round out their slams.

IN THIS ISSUE

> Legendary Black caddies remain rich part of Augusta National’s fabric | Read
> The inspiration behind 'The Long Game' | Read

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

If you were chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, what changes — if any — would you make to the course or tournament?

Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
> Read responses to last week's question.

> With an ‘8,000-yard redline,’ Augusta chairman supports ball rollback, urges others to follow
[Tod Leonard | Golf Digest | Read]

> Augusta National chairman: ‘Fundamental difficulties’ in staging a women’s pro event
[Ryan Lavner | Golf Channel | Read]

> Why Greg Norman showed up at the Masters a year after he wasn’t invited
[Alan Bastable | Golf.com | Read]

> Masters a reunion of the world’s best players. But the numbers are shrinking
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

Augusta National Golf Club: The Masters
Site: Augusta National GC, Augusta, Georgia.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN); Saturday, 3-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 2-7 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet

DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
Golf’s new take on the customer service imperative
Golf Industry Guru co-founder and president James Cronk joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how golf facilities are balancing labor challenges with evolving guest needs
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
How Anthony Netto is changing adaptive golf
Paraplegic and master golf instructor joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the benefits of the VertaCat, an all-terrain mobility rider
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Creating a new type of golf
T36 Golf co-founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano join host Colin Weston to discuss flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers
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