{"id":51060,"date":"2026-04-09T07:37:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/the-masters-golfs-different-past-golf\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T07:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:37:59","slug":"the-masters-golfs-different-past-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/the-masters-golfs-different-past-golf\/","title":{"rendered":"The Masters: Golf&#8217;s different past golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<header class=\"article-header\"><span class=\"program__page__source\"><span class=\"video-program-source__program-name\">game theory<\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<p class=\"article__subhead u-inline \">The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in sports. But the story behind the Masters Tournament is also tied to the history of segregation in golf. From the PGA&#8217;s &#8220;Caucasians only section&#8221; to the Black caddies who knew Augusta better than anyone. And why Tiger Woods&#8217; victory in 1997 changed the face of the sport forever. 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