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'The Masters' Golf Tournament Should Change 'Racist' Name, Writer Says

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ManageLoginAdvertisementOne of golf’s four “major” tournaments every year is called “The Masters.” The field of golfers is the smallest of all the majors — only the best allowed — and the winner can be deemed “The Master” (plus, he gets a cool green jacket that every pro golfer covets).But one writer at Deadspin has decided that the tournament’s name is racist and should be changed.Advertisement - story continues belowRob Parker wrote a piece headlined “We’ve Lived with ‘The Masters’ Name Long Enough.”The name “The Masters” must go.TRENDING:The heralded golf tournament, one of the four majors, needs to go back to its original name — the Augusta National Invitational. It became the Masters in 1939.Tiger Woods, other big-time golfers and corporate sponsorships should demand it. In the current climate, with all the sweeping changes, it’s only right and just. Best of all, in this case, it’s a simple and smooth fix.Advertisement - story continues belowThe Masters never felt good or even sounded good when you said it.&nbsp;And before we hear from the choir about tradition and history, save it.&nbsp;When that history and tradition is rooted in slavery, it shouldn’t be preserved and honored.Augusta National was built on grounds that were once a slave plantation and was the property of a slave owner. And according to a 2019 New Yorker piece about the course, it’s believed that enslaved Blacks were housed on the property.And be honest. When you hear anyone say the Masters, you think of slave masters in the South. There’s nothing else, nothing special. You don’t think of someone mastering the game of golf. When has anyone mastered golf?Parker — who has a Masters degree (!) — then turns to the dictionary for support.“Even at, one of the definitions you get for ‘master’ is ‘owner of a slave.’ It’s a dark reminder of America’s ugly past.”Advertisement - story continues belowParker concludes by noting that NASCAR recently banned the Confederate flag. “If NASCAR can make such a dramatic change for the better, the people in golf can do the same. Change is easy when it’s done for the betterment of all,” Parker wrote.Here’s the problem. “According to the , in the early 1930s, investment banker and co-founder Clifford Roberts suggested the tournament’s name be ‘The Masters’ as a reference to the ‘masters of golf’ who played in it, but legendary golfer and co-founder Bobby Jones ‘thought the name immodest.’ Years later, Roberts ultimately got his way and the name was changed in 1939,” The Blaze wrote.&nbsp;AdvertisementThe Gateway Pundit is moving back to Disqus! All of your account information and comment history has been saved and will be uploaded as quickly as possible to Disqus. If you do not already have a Disqus account, you will need to create one. Please use the same email address that you used for Insticator for your comment history to be carried over. We greatly appreciate your patience and continued support!Please enable JavaScript to view theAdvertisementJoin The Gateway Pundit NewsletterSign up for our free email newsletter, and we'll make sure to keep you in the loop.&nbsp;Visit to learn how to help the prisoners of the protest on January 6th.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhere Hope Finally Made a Comeback.© 2022 The Gateway Pundit – All Rights Reserved.Tap here to add The Western Journal to your home screen.Advertisement×Advertisement

ManageLoginAdvertisementOne of golf’s four “major” tournaments every year is called “The Masters.” The field of golfers is the smallest of all the majors — only the best allowed — and the winner can be deemed “The Master” (plus, he gets a cool green jacket that every pro golfer covets).But one writer at Deadspin has decided that the tournament’s name is racist and should be changed.Advertisement - story continues belowRob Parker wrote a piece headlined “We’ve Lived with ‘The Masters’ Name Long Enough.”The name “The Masters” must go.TRENDING:The heralded golf tournament, one of the four...

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