The Next Great American Golfer?

A long list of golfers have been tabbed to succeed Tiger Woods as the next great American star. They haven't all worked out

Ricky Barnes

Ricky Barnes

When the University of Arizona star captured the 2003 U.S. Amateur at Oakland Hills, Johnny Miller hailed him as a potential next Arnold Palmer of the game, noting both his looks and his bold style of play. That prediction fell flat, but Barnes, along with other guys like Tiger Woods, did help usher in a wave of young and fit golfers on the PGA Tour.
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