Bishop exits with legacy in tatters

Ted Bishop spent Tuesday trying to salvage whatever was left of his legacy as the 38th president of the PGA of America.

Bishop exits with legacy in tatters
Thu, 30 Oct, 2014 - 00:00
Peter Williamson

That he was even talking about a legacy is part of what got him into this mess.

Can anyone think of the legacy left by any of the 37 presidents who preceded him? And for those who are not deeply vested in the golf industry, does anyone even remember who was last president of the PGA of America?

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