One of Nick Faldo's favorite memories of Arnold Palmer came at the tournament Jack Nicklaus built.
Faldo was the Memorial Tournament honoree two years ago, and he was touched by watching Nicklaus and Palmer sitting next to each in the clubhouse, with Nicklaus making sure Palmer was doing OK. Faldo described it as a sweet moment between two of the most revered figures in golf.
And then he saw the competitive side of the two rivals.
"Arnold looks out the window and says, 'Hey, Jack, it looks pretty green out there. I've never seen this place looking so green,' " Faldo said. "And Jack goes straight into it: 'We built a brand-new clubhouse. We're serving Jack Nicklaus wine. We've got Jack Nicklaus outerwear. We've got Jack Nicklaus sunglasses. We've got Jack Nicklaus ice cream.' And a waiter comes over and says to Arnold, 'Sir, can I get you a drink?'
"Arnold looks straight at Jack and says, 'I'll have an Arnold Palmer.' "
Don't jaw with Joey
A couple of Cleveland fans were giving Joey Votto the business Monday night while the Reds first baseman was in the on-deck circle.
Instead of ignoring the trash talking, Votto decided to play with the hecklers.
"I remember when you used to be good," one fan shouted out.
"I remember when you used to be thin," Votto fired back.
After taking some more random criticism and arguing about facts, Votto went for the jugular.
"You know what the difference is," Votto asked. "I've got something to lose. You guys don't even have a life, so you got nothing to lose at all."
Nickname change
Last year at this time, Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley was just a few weeks removed from being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Tulane and hoping to make a name for himself in a crowded backfield. Kelley -- who came to be known by his delightful nickname Fat Rob -- succeeded, and he ended the season as Washington's leading rusher with 704 yards and six touchdowns.
As the Redskins began the first of three weeks of voluntary workouts Tuesday, Kelley's spot on the roster is considered secure, but the size of his role could depend on how much he's improved since last season.
ESPN 980 host Scott Jackson said it might be time to retire the slimmed-down Kelley's nickname, even though the "Fat" in Fat Rob referred as much to the size of his heart as his belly. Kelley is listed as 228 pounds on the team roster and didn't offer his updated weight.
"How about Rip Rob?" Doc Walker suggested.
"I can run with that," Kelley said.
Sports quiz
Nick Faldo's last win at a major championship came in 1996 at this tournament?
Sports answer
The Masters
Sports on 05/25/2017