Soft speak vs. big stick

National | Let this be a lesson in diplomacy for feminist Martha Burk. | John Dawson

Let this be a lesson in diplomacy for feminist Martha Burk. When Ms. Burk derided Augusta National Golf Club's admission policies in front of every microphone and reporter within reach, the club that hosts the Masters tournament blew off her attacks and stood strong on its all-male policy.

But when two influential members of the Augusta club spoke privately to Augusta Chairman Hootie Johnson with their own gripe, Augusta National performed an about-face. Of course, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus carry a lot of weight.

In a private conversation with Mr. Johnson, Mr. Palmer and Mr. Nicklaus convinced the club to scrap its policy of banning former champions from playing in the Masters after they turn 65. The policy was to start in 2004. Said Mr. Johnson after the conversation with the two legends: "We will count on our champions to know when their playing careers at the Masters have come to an end."

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April 12, 2003, Vol. 18, No. 14

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