NYT's spiking of sports columns on Augusta golf club's admission policy has become quite the scandal. New York based papers are of course having a field day with it.

Seth Mnookin's commentary provides a background to understand what is going on.

I must say I am a little shocked by this episode. I agree with the following passage.

"...It's worth pausing for a second to appreciate the New York Times for what it is: a stunning cultural achievement. Almost anything of note from anywhere appears in the Times--it's the paper-of-record for Western civilization. From Circuits to Science Times to the Sunday Magazine, the New York Times is shockingly comprehensive and incredibly well-written. It's no exaggeration to say that the New York Times we pick up every morning is an accomplishment on par with the Great Library of Alexandria." (via Oxblog)

But I feel slightly cheated.

If you are interested in following the controversy, Romenesko's medianews is the best place to keep up with it.

I'll probably expand this post later in the evening.