Memorial Tournament Showcases 3 Generations of Greatness

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Published: June 3, 2015

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Founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus since 1976, the Memorial Tournament is home to three generations of golf this week.

Tiger Woods—a five-time winner of the Memorial Tournament—is playing for the first time since The Players Championship. In addition, fan favourite Jordan Spieth is also in the field.

Nicklaus controlled the '60s-'80s while Woods dominated the '90s-'00s. Now, the "Spieth era" is in the midst of taking over the next generation. 

After Spieth's Masters victory, Nicklaus made a statement about the current state of golf.

I am someone who likes the new generations. I always have. I think it energizes the game of golf. We had Arnold's generation; then it came to my generation; then Tom Watson came along; and right on down the line to Tiger and Rory. And now we have Jordan Spieth. There are some older players who have been terrific for a long time, but actually this might be time for the young guys to take over.

Nicklaus' word is something that shouldn't be taken lightly.

The 21-year-old Dallas native is a major champion with eight top-10 finishes this season. Not only that, but he's No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking, only behind Rory McIlroy.

If McIlroy was participating in this tournament, it could truly feel like a passing of the torch. However, Spieth's presence should be sufficient.

A great television moment could be in the making if Spieth and Nicklaus are celebrating on the 18th green following a win, but let's not forget about Woods. He may be No. 172 in the Official World Golf Ranking, but he won this tournament just three years ago.

Highlighted by a spectacular final-round shot on No. 16, Woods showed his brilliance in a big-time moment.



Woods hasn't played much this season due to injuries, but two made cuts in a row is a positive start. At a course that h...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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