Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Desert Classic was renamed the Bob Hope Classic in 1965 and was a popular Pro-Am for many years. The same tournament, as at Feb. 2019, is now called the Desert Classic.
Each year the Honorary Starters at the Masters are a group of legendary golfers who are invited to hit the ceremonial tee shots on the first hole of the tournament.
The Byron Nelson Junior Awards are annual awards that recognize junior golfers who have demonstrated outstanding character, sportsmanship, and leadership both on and off the golf course.
The Presidents Cup is a match play event with 30 total matches. A 12-person US Team is playing against a 12-person International Team (excluding Europe).
Yes, children are allowed to attend the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, and there are actually several special programs and events designed specifically for young patrons.
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A slice happens when there is side spin on the golf ball which causes the ball to curve to the right for a right-handed player and to the left for a left-handed golfer. Sidespin to the right is caused by an open clubface (pointed right) relative to the path the club head is travelling on impact.
The Espirito Santo Trophy (World Women's Amateur Team Championships) is a biennial international golf tournament for female amateur golfers, organised by the International Golf Federation (IGF). The tournament is named after the Espirito Santo family of Brazil, who donated the trophy in 1962.
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