This year was terrific for golf, with tons of great tournaments along with a slew of individual accomplishments. Thank you to those who shared the happenings on their home courses. This column wouldn’t be what is without Nancy Calvert, John Kasparian, Maryann Lowry, Bob McGraw, Joe Mosca, Jonathan Rivers and Kevin Walker. You are the best ambassadors for this sport.
Let’s get after it!
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