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“There are five top superstars in golf, 20 great stars, and 30 good ones. The rest should go and get jobs.”

Quote by Mark McCormack

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Mark McCormack was an influential lawyer known for his contributions to the sports industry. Born on November 6, 1930, and passing away on May 16, 2003, McCormack was renowned for his promotion of golf and innovation in athlete representation. more

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