"In golf, as in no other sport, your principal opponent is yourself."

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In golf, as in no other sport, your principal opponent is yourself.

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About the Author: Herbert Warren Wind

Herbert Warren Wind
Herbert Warren Wind was an American sportswriter noted for his writings on golf.

Born: 11 August 1916, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 30 May 2005, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

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