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Quote by Hale Irwin

“The USGA doesn't want to recognize the fact that today's players are better than ever. They seem willing to do anything to prevent us from shooting scores that would make us appear better than the great names of the past.”

Quote by Hale Irwin

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Hale Irwin, born on June 3, 1945, is an accomplished American professional golfer. He has achieved significant success in the professional golf circuit, winning multiple PGA Tour titles and reaching the pinnacle of his career in the early 1980s. more

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