“I can only tell you that eggs, country ham, biscuits, a pot of coffee, a morning paper, a table by the window overlooking the veranda and putting green, listening to the idle chitchat of competitors, authors, wits and philosophers, hasn't exactly been a torturous way to begin each day at the Masters all these years.”

American author and sportswriter

Dan Jenkins was an American author and sportswriter. He was known for his long association with Sports Illustrated and for his writing on sports, alongside a serious amateur golf career. He played college golf at Texas Christian University and was regarded as a high-standard amateur golfer. His work brought together reporting, humor, and an insider’s knowledge of athletics, especially the world of golf.