The 80th Masters Tournament is now in the books. It was a year that challenged the field like few have – wind, wind, more wind, and the Augusta factor. Hats off to Danny Willett for his win!

UK Telegraph.

All in all it was a terrific year. Spieth looked unbeatable until he wasn’t. Highs and lows and wind. Springtime in Augusta.

Outside the gates things were booming too. The cigar market, as headed by Russell Wilder, charted new territory. I haven’t seen any figures but it seems to me there was more money in town than normal – a good sign. Aside from that stretch of Washington Road and I-20’s Exit 200, traffic seemed almost normal. Good traffic management is one of the reasons the Wall Street Journal names ours the best major sporting event in the world. And, World, thank you once again for your visit.

Now, tomorrow is back to the usual in the most unusual city in America. Fifty-one weeks til next year…