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In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdon Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdon - who, since being emancipated, had moved to Ohio, found paid work, and was now supporting his family - responded spectacularly by way of the letter seen below (a letter which, according to newspapers at the time, he dictated).

Peyton Manning is not retiring, at least not any time soon. "I never thought 'Sodapop Curtis' would announce my retirement," Manning said, laughing, referring to Lowe’s character in the 1983 movie "The Outsiders." "I always thought I would be the one to announce it.

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Another week on tour. We will have hundreds of WITB and tour related photos for ... Here is a cool and very up close look into a Walker Cup players bag. ... Did anyone take a screenshot of the Tiger Woods specs that was on here a ...

Barbara Douglas walked and carried her golf bag until age 66. It wasn't unusual for those who joined Douglas to get rid of their carts at the turn. "That's the kind of effect and influence she had with people," said Bob Tomisak, Douglas' closest friend. Douglas, the first minority chairman of the U.S.

Cover BoyOur March 2012 cover shoot with PGA Tour player Nick Watney. Our judges reveal the best new drivers on the market. For more swing speed, rotate your forearms as you start the downswing. Sirak: No longer a Sunday lock | Where is Woods? A closer look at the swing Phil used to win at Pebble.

There has never been any doubt that LPGA commissioner Mike Whan can work the front end of a deal. He is a born salesman with a quick wit and an agile mind fueled by a conga line of empty diet soda cans. He also believes passionately in his product.

LA QUINTA, Calif. - As Greg Norman walked into the interview room Wednesday at the Humana Challenge, he was kidded by a long-time acquaintance who asked what he was doing there. With that trademark smile, Norman tapped the logo of the Clinton Foundation on the microphone he was holding and said, “That right there, you see?” Indeed, that is the message...

Drive time is 41 minutes from the nearest major city Drive time is 41 minutes from the nearest major city (877)591-2525, Kananaskis Village, Alberta Canada Drive time is 69 minutes from the nearest major city Our comprehensive guide for getting started in golf. See what clubs the reigning FedEx champion plays.

It's tough to single out one scene from this flick centered around a talented, but flawed driving-range golf pro. We'll go with this bet between Kevin Costner and Don Johnson, though any scene involving Cheech Marin as Tin Cup's on-again-off-again caddie isn't far behind. Our comprehensive guide for getting started in golf.

Golf Digest Senior Writer Jaime Diaz will become the 23rd recipient of the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, the PGA announced on Tuesday. Diaz, 58, has long been recognized as one of golf’s premier reporters and storytellers, with a gift for bringing the game and its many colorful personalities to life.

With an eye on the future and on promoting the game of golf, Golf Digest announced two exciting partnerships on Thursday. The first, with GolfLogix, which specializes in GPS and club-tracking technology, will help spread the magazine’s instruction content. The nearly 1.5 million GolfLogix members using the company’s smartphone app will receive customized instruction from Golf Digest.

Which of the Grand Strand's courses should be on your buddies-trip itinerary? We polled the Golf Digest Course Ranking Panel of more than 900 raters, and here are the top picks, ranked from 1 to 60. (Green fees are from peak season and include a cart.) 1 Caledonia G.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- If three rounds of golf can be simultaneously fascinating yet predictable, then these were those. First there was Rory displaying his usual range of attack and adventure, birdies and bogeys. Then there was the latest version of Tiger: hitting 17 of 18 greens, but, significantly, failing to make the putts he once took for...

To celebrate Jack Nicklaus turning 70 this year, Golf World asked contributor Brett Avery to research the Hall of Famer's thoughts over the decades and compile the best of them. Using newspaper and magazine articles, interview transcripts, as well as books written by the golfer, Avery presents the man in full, an individual whose mark on the game far exceeds his 18 major professional titles.--------------------------- It was pretty awful.

Yes, I had a good show. Back from my second PGA Show in Orlando, it's not unlike most conventions: meetings, meals and martinis. There were no beverage cart girls, but I did make a few minutes for the best of the booth babes.

The Arizona Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of Arizona, begins Jan. 30, kicking off the spring semester of the 2011-12 men's college season. Seemed only appropriate then to have the Wildcats' coach, Rick LaRose, as my podcast to preview the event as well as provide his insights from an impressive, 34-year career coaching college golf.

HONOLULU -- An announcement is imminent that FedEx has agreed to a contract extension with the PGA Tour to continue sponsoring the FedEx Cup, the season-long points competition that culminates with a four-tournament playoff and $10 million bonus payoff to the winner, Golf World has learned.