Old Tom Morris and his son, Young Tom Morris -- Old Tom was one of the first professional golfers and won the 1861 and 1862 British Opens as well as being the person who standardized golf courses to 18 holes.
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Sunday,
May 10, 2009 -- Mother’s DayGOLFING AROUND, Puzzle by Patrick Berry, edited by Will Shortz
So on Mother’s Day we’re going to
golf a round -- CADDIE CORNER (22. Where golf bag handlers congregate inside the clubhouse?); SUBMARINE SAND WEDGES (26. Golf clubs tossed into the drink at Pebble Beach?); THE PUTTER FLY EFFECT (40. Tendency to throw one’s club after sinking a short stroke?); NO HOLES BARRED (63. Like golf courses that let you play the full 18?); WET TEE SHOT CONTESTS (83. Competitions to see who can drive a ball farthest in the rain?); A LOW DOWN BIRDIE SHAME (101. Thoroughly undeserved under-par result?); FAST FOUR WOOD (109. Fairway club swung quickly?).Fore!------------------
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