R&A chief shocked by snubs
                   
skysports.com     Jul 9, 2008            

Absence of Perry and Katayama leave Open officials baffled I can't pretend I understand Kenny Perry's decision. I find it disappointing. You're not going to win majors if you don't enter and I think the history books show that majors are what you are remembered for. Peter Dawson on Kenny Perry Royal and Ancient Club chief executive Peter Dawson admits he has been left stunned by the decision of a couple of players to skip this year's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. It has been common knowledge for some time that world number one Tiger Woods would be unable to play next week, but Dawson is more than a little puzzled by the absences of both Kenny Perry and Shingo Katayama. Perry, 47, is enjoying a fine season and with two wins on the PGA Tour this year (Memorial Tournament and Buick Open) has moved into the top 20 in the... [read full story]                    


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