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“Because golf exposes the flaws of the human swing - a basically simple maneuver - it causes more self-torture than any game short of Russian roulette.”

Quote by Grantland Rice

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Grantland Rice was an American journalist, writer, and orator renowned for his insightful sports reporting and literary talent. His work is known for its passionate prose and praise of the spirit of sports, which has had a profound impact on posterity. more

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