Tanihara to play in Masters; Sorenstam offers young golfer a spot in LPGA Ginn Tribute

Organizers of the Masters have offered Hideto Tanihara of Japan a special invitation to play in this year’s event. The four-time Japan Golf Tour winner will be one of nearly 20 players to make their first Masters appearance …

A 14-year-old golfer with a heart defect has been offered a sponsor’s exemption to play in the LPGA Tour Ginn Tribute in the spring. MacKinzie Kline got the invite from Annika Sorenstam to compete in the event after the LPGA super star heard of the young golfer’s condition …

“MacKinzie is a very unique and determined young lady and we are thrilled to have her play in the Ginn Tribute,” Sorenstam said in a statement. “What she has accomplished, not only in golf, but for the community is extraordinary.”

Don’t overlook parkland courses on your next golf trip to Scotland, GolfEurope.com’s Brandon Tucker writes. Everybody might come to Scotland to play the links, but playing parklands will give you a more rounded look at the game’s history.