Verne Lundquist tributes pour in as legendary announcer calls final Masters
Legendary CBS announcer Verne Lundquist is calling his final Masters this week, leading to a flood of tributes.
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Legendary CBS announcer Verne Lundquist is calling his final Masters this week, leading to a flood of tributes.
Scottie Scheffler chipped in for birdie from the bunker at the par-3 12th hole. On one of the most difficult holes at Augusta, Scheffler walks away with a birdie, with the par-5 13th coming up.The past Masters champion moves to 3-under-par, four off the lead.
Bryson DeChambeau walks away from Amen Corner, birdieing holes 12 and 13.To go through Amen Corner 2-under in his first round is impressive.DeChambeau is one off the lead, held by Ryan Fox.
Two calls involving Jack Nicklaus have linked Verne Lundquist to the history of the Masters. And, on the occasion of his 40th Masters for CBS, this weekend will be his final broadcast.
AUGUSTA, Georgia — More than golf's first major championship of the year, the Masters represents unification. This is the first time since July at the British Open the best players regardless of their tours compete against each other — same course, same tournament, same television network. "I believe everyone agrees…