US EditionMasters marker creates a buzz on social media from golf fans wishing they could take his place
- Michael McDermott played 18 holes with Tim Kim at Augusta National during the Masters third round on Saturday.
- An odd number of players made the cut, so Augusta National appointed McDermott as a non-competing marker.
- McDermott, the CEO of a Pennsylvania financial firm and Augusta National member, has won 10 Golf Association of Philadelphia titles.
- Kim stated McDermott played great and did not hold him up, saying, "He played great actually" and "We just had a really good time."
- Social media buzzed with many fans wishing to trade places with McDermott, with Kim estimating he would have shot in the 70s.
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Masters marker creates a buzz on social media from golf fans wishing they could take his place
Michael McDermott became the envy of the golf world — again. For the second time in three years, McDermott served as a non-competing marker at the Masters, this time playing alongside Tim Kim for 18 holes in the third round…
Dream Job: An Augusta National Member Is Playing In The Masters Alongside Tom Kim As A 'Marker' Because An Odd Number Of Players Made The Cut
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Masters Marker Creates A Buzz On Social Media From Golf Fans Wishing They Could Take His Place
BY STEVE REED AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Michael McDermott became the envy of the golf world — again. For the second time in three years, McDermott served as a non-competing marker at the Masters, this time playing alongside Tim Kim for 18 holes in the third round at Augusta National on Saturday. When there’s an odd number of players who make the cut at the Masters, the single player gets a playing partner — appointed by the club — to record his scor…
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