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“The best stroked putt in a lifetime does not bring the aesthetic satisfaction of a perfectly hit wood or iron shot. There is nothing to match the whoosh and soar, the almost magical flight of a beautifully hit drive or 5-iron.”

Quote by Al Barkow

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Al Barkow is an accomplished journalist, born in 1932. He has had a career spanning over fifty years in the news industry, renowned for his in-depth investigative reporting and news commentary. more

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