You’ll have to excuse a rusty Charl Schwartzel for missing the cut at the Joburg Open and failing to win his third straight in his hometown. Turns out the reigning Masters champion has bigger fish to fry. Or South African beef to braai.
“Chef Charl” wants to cook for the traditional Tuesday night Champions Dinner. Out back behind Augusta National’s storied clubhouse. Right there on the hallowed lawn. Singlehandedly. Under the iconic oak tree. Where Phil never dreamed of flipping burgers. Where Ollie never thought of whipping up paella. Where Bernhard never conspired to sling sauerbraten.
As concepts go, this one is absolutely brilliant, if potentially controversial. Food for thought: Just imagine the reaction if Hogan, Nelson and Snead were still around: From Sam’s lips to God’s ears.
The delicious details of Schwartzel’s plan can be found in Senior Correspondent Michael Vlismas’ column in this week’s Post.
Elsewhere, tidbits continue to trickle out of Rio, where golf will be part of the 2016 Olympics. Next month, a winning course design team will be selected from a list of eight finalists that includes the names of Nicklaus, Sorenstam, Ochoa and Norman. R&A boss Peter Dawson confirmed in Sunday’s Scotsman that the site has been selected. It is in the city. And it is partly linksy.
Finally, this week Bill Clinton stands in on the PGA Tour for the departed Bob Hope. For the Euros and the locals, the Afrikaan beat goes on at vaunted Fancourt.
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