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Our days continue to deliver unprecedented upheaval. A period of racial reckoning is at hand in the United States. The ensuing conversations are both necessary and welcome, with the turbulence somehow troubling and encouraging at the same time.
It adds yet another layer of strife to a nation already in twin crisis mode, challenged as we are along with the rest of the world in trying to navigate the crucial matters of protecting public health and restoring our economy.
Now comes the PGA Tour’s swing back into tournament play. As competition tees off Thursday at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas, writes Ron Green Jr., golf can make a difference beyond its accustomed role of diversion from real-world difficulties. With the gravity of the moment comes an opportunity to lead.
The dehumanizing stain of racism predates the birth of our country – it contributed insidiously to our formation, and it haunts every day of our history since. It is somewhat remarkable that some among us still struggle to grasp this.
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the resulting protests in the U.S., then, the mandate for every person who wishes to be of help includes a look inward. The task of assessing and then expressing one’s beliefs can be complex. Here John Hopkins provides perspective, for golf and for golfers trying to strike that balance.
Finally, as to be expected, a trickle of golf-related headlines is beginning to pick up. But even here the mere procedural is leavened with a dose of sadness. The issue of ranking the world’s top players is evolving with practical complications. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes the golf community in Philadelphia with a stunning and heartbreaking jolt.
Seemingly everywhere, as we work toward whatever stability and entertainment we can find, we still must meet our challenges. In the broadest human terms, with honest efforts we can start to earn the enjoyment of our diversions. Into all of this, golf returns.
Sam Dolson
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