Zach Johnson

Calcavecchia but haunts every golfer that is not built like Tiger Woods or Zach Johnson. John Daly and Craig “The Walrus” Stadler certainly get their share of ribbing as well.

Alright, I am a staunch advocate for exercise and living healthy but why must these so called professionals continue to taunt “the big guy”? Did these people not get enough grief from the kids in school? What makes the announcers so freaking perfect that they have the right to judge anyone? Let’s not forget, this is a sport that was dominated by drink-swilling white dudes that were a bit out of shape until Tiger Woods came along.

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Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, and of course, the ubiquitous Tiger Woods are among those playing. Tiger Woods is obviously the single most important golfer that has ever played the game. His arrival all those years ago shook up the sport and removed the “old white guy” image the game had for so long. He showed us all that golfers are real athletes that are truly dedicated to their craft. Now a more diverse sport welcoming all to its courses, the game is arguably a better one because of him.

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