Searching for wisdom in the Augusta National squabble.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: September 11, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Well, I've thought an awful lot about this, and I've reached a very important decision in my life.

I've decided that until the Augusta National Golf Club includes women members, I will not join the club.

Let me say, I did not come to this decision lightly. It took many hours of quiet reflection and soul searching. I spoke with the people closest to me. I carefully studied both sides of this issue. I had heartfelt conversations with my clergyman and my local golf pro.

I made a little list of the positives and negatives of joining Augusta.

Positives: Could play ...

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