Golf's governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game.
Ken Venturi was a familiar face at the Masters Tournament for nearly 50 years.
He played in 14 Masters between 1954 and 1969, and he twice finished as runner-up.
Starting in the first round of the Players Championship at Sawgrass, Masters champion Adam Scott is back to work on what he still considers unfinished business.
Counter-punching with one clutch shot after another starting on the 18th hole in regulation, Adam Scott seized the green jacket from Angel Cabrera on the second playoff hole with a 15-foot birdie putt.
Adam Scott birdied two of his final three holes he played and beat 2009 winner Angel Cabrera on the second hole of sudden death to become the first winner from Down Under.