Teddy Greenstein: How a massive oak tree became the epicenter of the most important golf tournament in the world
by Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
Apr 10, 2019
4 minutes
AUGUSTA, Ga. - There's a place at Augusta National where it all happens - hands are shaken, stories are told, deals are hatched and media members are politely blown off.
It's where 31-year-old Jason Day jokes he feels as though he's 50. Where Tiger Woods power walks, oblivious to the masses. Where Al Geiberger reminisces about shooting 59 on a 103-degree day. Where U.S. Open champions wonder whatever became of birdie machine Anthony Kim.
It is the epicenter of the most important golf tournament in the world. It's where people practice the art of the schmooze.
"As far as networking, there is no
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