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Babineau: Is Jim Furyk Hall worthy? You bet

The World Golf Hall of Fame reinvented itself more than a year ago, trying to bring more structure into naming those who will grace its hallowed halls going forward, giving Hall members a heavier say. Nonetheless, selecting those worthy of Hall induction still is very much a subjective endeavor; some are always going to like butter pecan while others opt for mint chocolate chip.

Jim Furyk’s 17th career PGA Tour victory at the RBC Heritage on Sunday – his first victory since the 2010 Tour Championship, covering 99 starts – has produced not only a huge sigh of relief from Furyk, but a singular inquiry from the mountaintops: Is Jim Furyk Hall of Fame material?