No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 790 - 1997 Majors Deep Dive
Feb 8, 2024
Dive into the transformative 1997 Masters tournament, Tiger Woods' dominance, racial controversy, and memorable golf victories. Explore golfer Kangriene's unconventional tactics, the setup and controversy of the 1997 US Open, and the collapse and redemption of Ian Baker-Finch. Reflect on the impact of a young black golfer and the emotional journey of players on the course. Don't miss the press conference controversy and John Daly's comeback.
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Wieskopf's slow play frustration
- Tom Wieskopf blamed an amateur's slow and distracting ball marking with a quarter for his poor first two rounds at the 1997 US Open.
- Wieskopf apologized after a dispute but his frustration illustrates course tensions.
Norman's knee injury story
- Greg Norman suffered a knee injury caused by Bill Clinton's fall during a visit to his home.
- Norman was irritated by media jokes about the incident while preparing for the 1997 US Open.
Montgomery freezes on crucial putt
- Colin Montgomerie delayed his par putt for over five minutes on the 17th during the 1997 US Open due to crowd noise.
- The wait disrupted momentum and contributed to a critical missed putt ending his challenge.