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“[Jack Nicklaus] was the first to bring in course management. He could go to a course and tell you within one stroke what was going to win. He used to set his sights on that because he could shoot it. He was the only player I know who, if he decided he wanted to win a tournament, could go out and do it. No one will ever be as popular as Arnold Palmer and no one will ever come close to Jack as a player.”

Quote by Lee Trevino

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Lee Trevino, born on December 1, 1939, is an American professional golfer who has achieved remarkable success in the golfing world. He has won multiple major championships and is considered a legendary figure in the history of golf. more

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