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amateur

(Encyclopedia) amateur, in sports, one who engages in athletic competition without material recompense. Upper-class Englishmen in the 19th cent. used the concept to help define their social status,…

Wilson, August

(Encyclopedia) Wilson, August, 1945–2005, American playwright and poet, b. Pittsburgh as Frederick August Kittel, Jr. Largely self-educated, Wilson first attracted wide critical attention with his…

Tiger's Place in History

Anything is possible when Woods plays in golf's biggest events by John Gettings Related Links Tiger Woods TimelineMasters WinnersU.S. Open WinnersBritish Open WinnersPGA Championship WinnersGolf…

10 Reasons to Watch the Masters

by John Gettings Colin Montgomerie watches his approach shot at the 7th hole during Monday's practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Montgomerie and the rest of the field will…

2001 Masters Tournament

A historical companion to the Masters Tournament by John Gettings Tiger Woods poised to become the first reigning champion of all four major golf tournaments. Tournament Records Most victories…

Notable Female Athletes

Martina Hingis Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers and Models…

1999 PGA Tour Results

1999 PGA Tour Last Rd Tournament Winner Earnings Runner-Up Jan. 10 Mercedes Championship David Duval (266) $468,000 M. O'Meara & B. Mayfair (275) Jan. 17 Sony…

1999 European PGA Tour Results

Official money won on the 1999 European Tour is presented in euro (E) with the conversion rate for the entire season fixed at the Jan. 14, 1999 exchange rate of £ = 1.4 euro. 1999 Last Rd…