Masters 2011: Are We Seeing the Death of American Golf?

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Published: April 11, 2011

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At the end of The Masters tournament this year, we have seen nine of the last 15 Major tournaments taken home by what Americans would call "foreigners."

While every winner in a Major is a good story, the number of Americans competing for the top spot becomes smaller and smaller as the years and tournaments roll by.

Is it similar to our financial structure as well?

Maybe.

But consider this: the top 10 at The Masters this year is the following:

1:  Charl Schwartzel—South Africa

T2: Jason Day—Australia

T2: Adam Scott—Australia

T4: Geoff Ogilvy—Australia

T4: Luke Donald—England

T4: Tiger Woods—United States of America

7:   Angel Cabrera—Argentina

T8: Bo Van Pelt—United States of America

T8: K.J. Choi—South Korea

10: Ryan Moore—United States of America

The Masters has long been a tournament dominated by Americans.  With Tiger and Phil winning six of the last 10, it is tough to say that it is slipping away.

However, the young brigade behind them is far from being American.  If Phil and Tiger falter, there is little left in the American bag to overcome a strong contingent outside of our borders.

Surprised?

Name the third-best player in America right now.  A guy you would wager a wallet upon during any major to finish in the top 10?

Rickie Fowler was in good position after two rounds, only to fold like a tent under the pressure.  Bubba Watson and JB Homes?  Sure, they hit it long, but have zero game when the lights are the brightest.

Whatever happened to Charles Howell III, Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar and Ricky Barnes?  Good enough, but yet not good enough when the real play comes around in Majors.

The farther we get awa...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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