Media Files: Dallas Morning News' Spieth Dilemma

Ed Sherman writing for Poynter considers the sad state of affairs at the once-mighty Dallas Morning News, where sending a reporter to cover hometown golfing hero Jordan Spieth is an on-going issue.

Sherman writes:

The Morning News, though, wasn’t at the Masters in April when the 21-year-old Spieth donned the green jacket with a stunning performance. Leavell says he considered sending a reporter to Augusta during the weekend after Spieth jumped out to an early lead. However, the cost was prohibitive for a full-priced airfare.

Leavell went with Plan B to chronicle Spieth’s historic victory. Nichols wrote a 1-A story based on watching the tournament on TV with members at Spieth’s Dallas club. Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn contributed columns. Leavell also hired former Washington Post golf writer, Len Shapiro, to file a story from Augusta. Add a picture page, and the Morning News had 17 columns dedicated to Spieth.

Nichols is covering the U.S. Open this week for the News. Here's his story on Spieth's second round. Click on it so we can help pay for his airfaire.