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Family values at last

Article Abstract:

Junior golf programs are in need of a major overhaul. Aside from the privileged few, golf is not accessible to the average child and most kids prefer to do other things. The Family Golf Association was developed as an answer to junior golf, whereby families will be encouraged to participate.

Social aspects, Recreation, Golf, Family recreation

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100 (?) and counting

Article Abstract:

Jack Nicklaus is regarded as the greatest golfer in the history of the sport, but there is some discrepancy over the number of tournament victories he should be credited with. Beyond his 88 irrefutable PGA, International, and Senior victories, debate exists as to what constitutes a victory.

Evaluation, Golfers, Nicklaus, Jack

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Selling short

Article Abstract:

Golf Magazine's editor-in-chief feels that offering readers a $10 discount as an inducement to buy a lob wedge is the best service the magazine can offer its readers. Readers could vastly improve their game if they owned a lob wedge and knew how to use it correctly.

Appreciation, Golf clubs (Sporting goods), Golf Magazine (Periodical)

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