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The Legacy of Arnold Palmer
CONTENTS 28 30 34 36 39 40 43
The Truth About Lies... Sand Lies, That is.
2017 PGA Tour Schedule
2017 LPGA Tour Schedule
Who Invented Golf?
Which Golf Tips Should You Listen To?
1966 PGA Tour
2017 Champions Tour Schedule
Jason Day Turning it Around
A Well-Deserved Reserved Parking Spot
The Best Apps Every Golfer Should NOT Go Without
Is Your Game Up to Scratch?
Johnny “C” Vitamins
Business Directory
The Putting Yips in Golf
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