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“The only equivalent plunge from genius I could think of was Ernest Hemmingway's tragic loss of ability to write. Hemmingway got up one morning and shot himself. Nicklaus got up the next morning and shot 66.”

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Ian Wooldridge was a renowned British journalist, known for his work at The Daily Express and The Daily Telegraph. His career spanned across various fields including politics, sports, and entertainment, and he was celebrated for his incisive commentary and unique writing style. more

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