AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This is an essay I wrote for our television coverage about a hidden moment in the middle of golf's most famous day. The story is as simple as it is powerful. A little boy named Craig was diagnosed with a fatal disease when he was 11. His parents asked their family friends, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, to help ease the boy's suffering. Jack found a way to reach out through his television and give Craig a hug from far, far away. I've been moved by the story of Craig Smith and Jack Nicklaus. I hope you will, too.
Comments
Advertisement
ESPN Video
- 00:41
Rory celebrates his 4th Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy taps in the putt to clinch the Wells Fargo Championship for the fourth time in his career.
- 01:43
Rose Zhang sinks back-to-back birdies in comeback win
Rose Zhang sinks birdies on the 17th and 18th holes in a thrilling comeback win at the Cognizant Founders Cup.
- 00:42
Rory hears his name chanted after taking 3-stroke lead with a birdie
Rory McIlroy sinks the birdie putt and hears the roar from the crowd as he goes and picks his ball out of the cup.