Sunday, March 06, 2005

History for Sale:Keeping Track of the Old Days Isn't What It Used to Be by John Feinstein

This excerpt was taken from the June 2004 Golf Digest article by John Feinstein. To read the entire article go to:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HFI/is_6_55/ai_n6106119

"Question: What PGA Tour event did Sam Snead win eight times?

Finchem's answer: "The Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic."

Wrong, commissioner! Even you can't keep track of the tour's name game. In 2003 what had been the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic became the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. No doubt if Slammin' Sammy were still alive he would be at Finchem's doorstep demanding a Chrysler for each of those eight victories.
"'OK, then,' Finchem says just a bit sheepishly. 'He won the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro eight times.' He pauses and then adds, 'That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.'"

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