Oh to hear Gene’s take on magic show

THERE is the delightful story from Tiger Woods’ smashing triumph at the Masters in 1997 that seems worth relating in light of the events of the past four days here at Congressional Country Club.

Then 21 and in just his 15th tournament as a member of the American PGA Tour, Woods did unthinkable things that spring at Augusta National Golf Club — playing the final 63 holes in an absurd total of 22 under, winning by 12 strokes. Given an ethnic mix totally foreign to pro golf in the United States and the lavish expectations that were thrust upon him thanks to a magnificent amateur career, Woods was, to say the least, all the rage.

And to satisfy ‘the rage’, writers sought out storylines at every turn of the head, which brings us to the following delightful story.