Golf: Simpson latest to ride golf’s new wave

SAN FRANCISCO: Webb Simpson became golf’s latest star, his triumph in the US Open making his the 15th different name to grace a trophy in the last 15 major championships. The American 26-year-old did not exactly come from nowhere, but in just his fifth major, Simpson was no one’s pick to lift the title. Pundits can argue on whether that’s good or bad, but Simpson said it’s a phenomenon that isn’t about to change. “I think the Tiger effect of inspiring people to play at a younger age, and the access to golf has gotten so much bigger that the game is changing,” said Simpson. “I feel like we’re playing at a time where golf is at its best.”

Published In The Express Tribune, June 20^th, 2012.