Golf and Politics Collide at Doral

Golf and Politics Collide at Doral
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump visits his Scottish golf course Turnberry on July 30, 2015 in Ayr, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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MIAMI, FL.—Years ago when Greg Norman—the former world No. 1 player—came to Miami, the Great White Shark would assert the week’s event at Doral, as it truly served as the kick-off to the golf season ahead.

This week’s World Golf Championships/Cadillac Championship played on the famed Blue Monster at Doral brings the most complete field of the season with 48 of the top 50 world ranked players teeing off today. For the first time since last year’s Tour Championship at East Lake, the world’s top three players—Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlory—will all be competing in the same event.

Will the golf be the storyline or will something else push that to the side?
M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.
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