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James Raia On Golf . . . Statistics, Kenny Perry & Harrison Frazar, 7/17/08
- By James Raia
- Published 07/17/2008
- James Raia On Golf
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With rare exception, I look at PGA Tour event results every Monday morning to see results of guys like Kenny Perry and Harrison Frazar. It reminds me of my youth when I was a statistics junkie.I’d watch the San Francisco Giants’ night games, particularly when they played the Los Angeles Dodgers. I’d keep a scorecard and then do the math at the end of the game. If Willie Mays was batting .304 entering the game and went 2x4 or 0x4, I’d update his average — sometimes without paper and pencil. I did the same for a few other players.
James Raia On Golf: Tiger Woods, Great Golfer In Need Of Attitude Adjustment
- By James Raia
- Published 06/18/2008
- James Raia On Golf
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Tiger Woods is a role model. He’s changed the scope of golf and of
sport. He’s the athlete who can resurrect pro sports from is often
unappealing win-at-any-cost mentality. It won’t take much. Woods is a fierce competitor. If he can show the world a little extra sporting graciousness he can make all the difference.
