The Masters

Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Masters memories

With the Masters coming up next week, there are so many memories and reflections to remind us of what this great state has to offer the world.There’s Stone Mountain, the Okefenokee Swamp, Coca-Cola, Vidalia onions, Georgia peaches, fruitcake, Ty Cobb, Georgia football under Kirby Smart, “Gone With...
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Masters wrap-up

AUGUSTA – Scottie Scheffler represents a lot of what most of us like. He is a champion who has manners, taste, and fire in the belly. He likes to win because he is a competitor, but one who underscores class and goodwill.
Jon Rahm celebrates after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament April 9 at Augusta National. THOMAS LOVELOCK/Augusta National

Jon Rahm celebrates after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament April 9 at Augusta National. THOMAS LOVELOCK/Augusta National

Rahm becomes fourth Masters champion from Spain

When Jon Rahm came through the 13th and 14th holes early Sunday evening at Augusta National, playing them superbly, the clock had just passed midnight in his Spanish hometown of Barrika, a village of 1,500 in Basque country.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: Easter, Seersucker and the Masters

As many of you know, I personally believe the Masters should be treated like a religious holiday. We should all stop what we are doing, turn toward Augusta and not move for four days. Well, really five, because to me it all starts with the Par 3 tournament on Wednesday.