https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/561 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/21240 <p>It was 1947 when junior golfers were invited to the Ritz Theater at the corner of Poplar and Evergreen for a movie introduction to the game. A couple of hours later, after a short walk or bus ride to Overton Park Golf Course, we gathered at the practice area behind No. 1 green.</p> gdavewells@bellsouth.net (Dave Wells) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/21240 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:30:51 -0500