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MSU’s James Piot Competes With the Big Boys
Won the Georgia Cup Michigan State golfer and reigning U.S. Amateur Champion James Piot seemed to be prepared for the Masters Tournament. He won the Georgia Cup, which is annually held the week prior to Masters, pits the British Amateur Champion, Laird Shepard against the U.S. Amateur champion and is hosted by the Country Club […]
U.S. Amateur Champ James Piot Receives Masters Invite
Michigan State’s James Piot, who just happened to win the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont last summer, officially received his invitation to the Masters Tournament, April 7-10 at Augusta National Golf Club. As an amateur, Piot will be able to stay in the Crow’s Nest, atop the famed Augusta National Clubhouse, practice and play the course […]
Masters Memories: A Media Perspective
Hardly a month goes by that someone doesn’t ask if I have been to Augusta National to cover The Masters. I try never to simply say ‘yes’, but rather say, “yes, I have been very blessed to be able to have covered The Masters.” I never want to take for granted how fortunate I am that my golf reporting career has allowed me to have such wonderful experiences. Of […]