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“Golf inflicts more pain than any other sport. If you're the sort of person whose self-worth is tied up in how you play, golf will cut you to the core of who you are.”

Quote by James E. Loehr

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James E. Loehr is an esteemed author in the field of sports psychology, born in 1943. He has made substantial contributions to the comprehension of peak performance and the psychological elements of athletic competition. more

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