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“Retirement isn't so bad. Give me a tall drink, a plush sofa and a rerun of 'Matlock,' and you can have the rest. Matlock is my hero. He never loses.”

Quote by Ken Venturi

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Ken Venturi was an American golfer born on May 15, 1931, and passed away on May 17, 2013. He was a significant figure in the golfing world, achieving numerous victories throughout his career, including the prestigious U.S. Open in 1964. more

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