Nine Players in the Masters Field who Have New York Connections:
1. Johnson Wagner. Grew up in Garrison, dominated Met Section events
2. Ray Floyd. Won U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and moved in. Has a house in Southampton, is a member at Shinnecock
3. Vijay Singh. Three-time winner at Westchester
4. Ernie Els. Back-to-back winner at Westchester
5. Padraig Harrington. Won at Westchester
6. Retief Goosen. Won U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
7. Tiger Woods. Won U.S. Open at Bethpage
8. Phil Mickelson. Was adopted as a favorite by crowd at Bethpage, has been a popular honorary New Yorker ever since (nearly won the Open at Shinnecock)
9. Sergio Garcia. Won at Westchester, ran afoul of the fans at Bethpage by making a gesture toward them.
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There is another player not mentioned on the list. Drew Weaver, who's broad smile and fine character may bring to mind for more than a few New York viewers a very dearly missed and highly respected Long Islander, the late Mr.Craig Bruce Sinclair.
There is another player not mentioned on the list. Drew Weaver, who's broad smile and fine character may bring to mind for more than a few New York viewers a very dearly missed and highly respected Long Islander, the late Mr.Craig Bruce Sinclair.