by Holly
I'm glad Zach felt Jesus walking with him during his final round and the Easter miracle at Augusta. That must be immense comfort to the wives and children, friends and family of the six US soldiers, four British soldiers and 3 civilians that died while he was embattled in his mighty struggle against a golf course. I'm personally comforted that the Almighty placed his son where he would do the most good on that hallowed day.

by King Robert of Shankalot
My only problem with someone claiming "G-d was with them" is that it implies that G-d WASN'T with the other players and it implies that G-d shows favouritism. Which is clearly NOT the case.
Another issue is "Why do Christian athletes ALWAYS praise Jesus when they win, but never say a word when they lose?" Ya can't have it both ways.
Zack Johnson played a great game on Sunday and deserved to win. Tiger showed his human side as well. That is what makes golf such a great game.
If Zack Johnson feels that his religious belief gave him strength and helped him through his trials, more power to him. Thats what religion is for.

by Jay
Hey Baldwin, now you're writing something that deserves a reading/comment. Instead of milking out Michelle Wie with adolesence rhetorics, you actually wrote something for people to ponder over with.
My take on Jesus talk is that, everyone has freedom of speech, so let him do what he wants. He didn't piss off women basketball players at Rutgers like Donnie Imus. If anyone is pissed off with Jesus talk, that person will be pissed off with almost anything, so God help him.
Also, what you are saying is far less profound than What Abe Lincoln said 150 years ago, when both the North and South were praying to the same Lord almighty for a victory...

by Andrew Thompson
Does it not seem strange that "outsiders" from time to time come from nowhere to clinch a Major which would seem to be beyond them. One of the fascinations of the Masters is the sense of destiny involved in the outcome. Such as Ben Crenshaw's win after the death of his mentor Harvey Pennick. This strange assurance of destiny accompanies Christians as they see it as little credit to themselves but prefer to rightly give Jesus the credit.Besides Zach you could include Larry Mize, Scott Simpson, Mike Weir Ben Curtis, Corey Pavin, Bernard Langer and no doubt many others who come out of the pack and acknowledge the part their faith played.

by garry
Johnson came from 4 strokes back of the leader to "win" by 2 strokes.One of only 3 players to post a 3 under 69 for the final round and One of only 12 players to play under par on Sunday.He beat the very best that golf has to offer and he did it under very difficult conditions.He won the Masters,I repeat the Masters and he did it in fine fashion.That gives him the right to thank whomever he likes and doesn't need anybody's permission.Pray & play Zach,that's alright by me.You kept me glued to the T V plus you beat the Tiger and that's OK by me too.I wasn't a fan of yours before,but I am now.I'll offer my congratulations to Zach and thank Him for an exciting, suspenseful end to one of my favorite tournaments.

by Lowell Kurylyk
Wow. It doesn't take much to get people to start criticizing. A Master's winner mentions his sincere thanks to his sponsers, wife , family, friends but then with reverence / respect also thanks his Lord and Master, Jesus, and this is met with controversy. I have heard God's name mentioned with disrespect after missing a golf shot, on many occasions, on T.V. Either out loud or by the quite obvious word formation on one's lips. Where are all the viewers' outcrys and emails when this happens?
I happen to have the same beliefs that Zack Johnson does and if Zack wants to thank who he thinks is important to Zack, theb so be it. The public never thinks twice or bats an eye when other sports stars, movie stars, politicians or public figures misuse God's name as a form of what is called " freedom of expression".
Zack Johnson has expressed his " freedom of expression " in a way that he has chosen to, with reverence and respect.
Congratulations Zack for your win and your unwavering faith.

by Jennifer Ricci
With Zach Johnson what you see is what he is, dedfinately! Two years ago, at the FBR Open in Scottsdale, AZ my coach and I volunteered for the scoring, and we actually got to walk the round with Zach and his 2 partners. It was a great experience being a golfer myself, but Zach was very outgoing, friendly and always had a positive attitude. The other 2 golfers introduced themselves, but stuck to their game; Zach on the other hand played a great round, but also talked with my coach and I and actually held conversation. After his round he made sure to sign a ball for the both of us, and on that ball with his signature he also had 3 crosses for his marking, you can tell Zach Johnson is a man of faith.

by Bob Martin
What a great response for your web site to the victory, interview and speech by the 2007 Masters Champion....I guess it is because there are a lot of people out there in the world that want more Champions to say what helps them become Champions from the mental aspect which to me and millions is the most important attribute one must have.....

by Frank H. Parker
Prior to the Masters start, corporate america and all the golf know it alls stated that only two golfers could win the masters. Tiger or Phil. Good for Zack Johnson and if he spoke from his heart then god bless him. By the way, if you didn't pay attention, Tiger never broke par all week. Keep up the good golf Zack and may god bless you over and over again.....

by john wade
Great , He deserved to win , and if he feels his faith helped him , even greater . British viewers , Tiger fans like me , are always disappointed at Tiger's spitting and also now blowing his nose without a tissue . Possibly , some think nothing of it , but we do .

by Jay Miron
I find it very funny when Golf Announcer's try to Hype the game. Such as Zach beat Tiger in a head to head
finish. I thought Tiger was in the last pairing with Appleby.And Johnson was two or three pairings in front. I would like to see Zack Johnson as well as Rich Beem play with Tiger in a Major and be in the last pairing wouldn't you?? And then check the score card!!
Anyways Congrats Zach!!!

by sue Lawton
I listened with interest to Zach's references to God and to his faith. At no point did he actually say that God helped his game apart from that he was able to pray and have peace on the course. Now that strikes me as a very loving and caring God. Zach played his best golf and God kept him calm. The number of golfers enjoying a relationship with God through His son Jesus is growing. I was recently playing a round of golf at the same time as a charity event involving Lee Jannzen, the organiser prayed from the platform for God to enable ALL competitors to enjoy the day.. I suspect they all did but with varying success. On Easter Sunday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus it seems only fitting that an enthusiastic believer should give the honur to his God, redeemer and creator. Lets have more genuine heart felt response to victory. For too long we have had choreographed photo calls even involving golfers I personally admire and follow.

by Clayton Lloyd-Jones
I think it would have more appropriate for Zach to thank Zach Johnson for believing in Zach Johnson. I'm not sure any outside agent or agency had a hand in his victory other than his caddy who seemed to be as human as Zach.
It is belief in yourself that is the bottom line here.
Good playing Zach and many more victories to you. I believe you can do it.

by Jack Ruvio
The problem with thanking Jesus is that he has alienated himself from the rest of us who can only thank our mom and dad. Now he won't have us to root for him in the future because we feel he has an unfair advantage. I like to root for the underdog, the new kid. If you have God on your side, you don't need me thinking positive thoughts for your success. Besides, I don't think he helped Zach as much as he screewed up Tiger, aka. "What the hell just happened."

by Tom Swartwood
Baldwin you need to get out more. As a transplanted Jersey boy living in iowa (and no I am not in the witness protection program)I can attest to the rich life out here, spiritually and golfly(?). There are 80 golf courses within 50 miles of Des moines, the capital. Zach is well know around here; he has been accessible to the media and supportive of local charities and small businesses. That he thanked God in an unscripted moment just reinforces his "Everyman" demeanor and appeal. Now I don't believe Jesus was on his bag, but if he does and that helped him to a final round 69, more power to him. If he had thanked Bob Rotella or Jim Flick you wouldn't be bashing him. And by the way, the personal attacks on his dad and Iowans in general are starting ti sound a little Imus-like, but I reckon you do not generate the kind of money that old codger does. Come on out to Iowa; bring your sticks and your wallet; then write about us.