Michael Block—$150 for a lesson—had the tournament of a lifetime. He’s exactly what the sport needs.
Jason Gay
Sports and Humor Columnist, The Wall Street Journal
Jason Gay is The Wall Street Journal’s sports columnist and a humor columnist for its Review section. Jason was named Sports Columnist of the Year by Society of Professional Journalists in 2010, 2016 and 2019. He is author of the upcoming book of essays, "I Wouldn't Do That If I Were Me" (Nov. 1), and the 2015 bestseller “Little Victories,” which was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Write to Jason at jason.gay@wsj.com, and follow him on Twitter @jasongay. Sign up to receive email alerts from Jason Gay.
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