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Dustin Johnson

FOG congratulates 2017 FOG Honoree Dustin Johnson on his Masters Victory!

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Monday November 16, 2020
Well we have a new Masters Champion, Dustin Johnson who set a tournament record 20 under par. It was an outstanding individual achievement, by DJ, and by the ANGC members who allowed us all to enjoy this event in a year like none of us have ever experienced before. We have so much to appreciate from viewing The Masters with overhead drone shots, never seen before vistas. The site lines off the tees were so unique, with no patrons, you could see several holes at one time. Never before would the casual fan (patron) get to see these sites.
 
The weather was dicey to begin with, and the scheduling was difficult with limited daylight; but round 3 finished on Saturday, setting the drama for an early morning Sunday round. Who says you can’t watch The Masters and the NFL in the same day.
 
There was excitement all day long as the stellar play continued, maybe the greens were a bit soft, but there are perils lurking around evert corner. Just take Tiger, who did something he never did before. After 20,154 holes as a professional, he carded his highest individual hole score with a 10. Yes, a 10. To follow this hole with 5 birdies in the last 6 holes, is why Tiger is a champion and always will.
 
Kevin Na hit all 18 greens in round one, but took a Masters record 39 putts, that is not easy to do.
 
Bryson lost a ball on hole 3 leading to a triple.
 
I mention all of these perils, so should it ever happen to you in a tournament, you will know that those you look up to, did so as well.
 
The Notay Begay 3 Junior Golf National Championships is beginning today at the Coushatta Resort in Louisiana. How cool will it be to watch this junior event on Golf Channel, now scheduled to air on December 9th.
 
The Golfweek Amateur Series along with the GCAA tournaments are winding down. Thanks to both groups for making these opportunities available to the college gofers who otherwise wouldn’t have any competitive events this fall. Time will tell if these will continue in the spring, as colleges begin to plan for a full slate of ncaa tournaments.
 
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And if you are new to our Posts, be sure to check in with your Player’s Club home page to access the 14 digital issues of Junior Golf magazine, and our Blog archives, where you will find over 200 articles that were previously posted.
 
Please remain safe, and diligent……. and remember the golf course remains one of the safest places to be; continue to enjoy your time on the golf course……
 
 
Further article found at Morning Read: Read Article.
 
*Photo credited to Morning Read.

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Patrick Cantlay

A stellar Sunday gives Patrick Cantlay the Zozo title and some much-appreciated momentum as the Masters looms

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Patrick Cantlay has never seemed particularly fond of the spotlight. He’s quiet, goes about his business and lets his game speak for itself.
 
It should come as no surprise, then, that while two of the world’s top three players duked it out in what felt like the main event, the laconic Californian was content to tip-toe his way up the leader board Sunday at the relocated Zozo Championship.
 
In the end, he could not be ignored. Cantlay leapfrogged Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm with a thoroughly impressive 65 on Sunday at Sherwood, good for 23-under 265 total and a one-shot victory.
 
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Friends of Golf

FOG Receives SCGA Junior’s John Argue Founder’s Award


 
The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation is thrilled to announce its two annual awards to celebrate those who have made a tangible impact for local junior golfers and are dedicated to growing the game for the next generation.
 
The first award is the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation’s John Argue Founder’s Award, which is given to an organization or individual that has made a significant contribution to the Foundation’s mission.
 
This year, the award is given to one of the Foundation’s most ardent supporters, Friends of Golf. Friends of Golf, which was founded by SCGA Hall of Fame member and golf legend Eddie Merrins, is a critical funder and partner to several organizations including college, high school and junior programs. Their support of the Foundation dates back more than ten years, but most critically was their seed funding in 2015 that helped launch the Player and Youth Development program. Now five years later, they continue to be an ongoing and impactful partner to the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation.
 
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