Olympic Golf: Does Anyone Really Care About It? - Dog Leg News

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Tom Edrington

Tom Edrington spent the first 10 years of his misguided youth as a sports writer for the Tampa Tribune. His career brought him face to face with many of sports greatest stars -- Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Muhammad Ali, Don Shula, countless Hall of Fame NFL stars, more PGA Tour players than he can count. In 1980 he was honored by the Golf Writers Association of America for writing the best news story that year, his coverage of Jack Nicklaus' U.S. Open victory at Baltusrol. Today, 36 years later, golf is still a great part of his life, thanks to competitive playing days and the wonderful people he has met on this fabulous journey.

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    beege

    Totally agree with your thoughts on the Olympics and their lack of interest or relevance for that matter. Add one other imminent element which is the threat of the Zika virus and you have a combustible concoction for many players. Noting here that the four golfers who have opted out so far are all international players–who will be the first American to bid adios to Rio?

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      Editor In Chief

      The American golfers won’t opt out, can’t wait to get their Ralph Lauren gear and pricey Oakley sunglasses. Another dilemma, Jordan Spieth will be marching in the opening ceremonies sporting his Ralph Lauren-designed outfit which I’m sure will thrill the living daylights out of Under Armor.

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