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“[When asked how someone 6'3" had dared take up golf:] I was too tall to make the chess team in my high school, so I tried golf.”

Quote by Carol Mann

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Carol Mann, born on February 3, 1941, is a renowned female golfer who has achieved remarkable success in the sport. She has won numerous tournaments both domestically and internationally, and is considered one of the pioneers of women's golf. more

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