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The Lessons I Carry

A summer on the bag transformed a student from rattled to ready

No. 19
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The Best Lesson

An appreciation of the little things, as taught by a true Texas legend

No. 18
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Hell or High Grass

Even at a father and son’s worst, the game (and not one, but two ball retrievers) brings out their best

No. 16
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Long Live Every Hacker

A toast to some of the most important people in the game

No. 13
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A Shoulder to Drive On

Men struggle with healthy friendships, but solutions can be found on the course

 
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This is Golf’s Chance

Increased play during the pandemic is a new opportunity for the grand old game

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Chasing Jenny

How an Open run for the ages forever changed its protagonist and one impressionable fan

No. 11
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The Scavenger Society

Digging deep into golf’s most relentless subspecies: the ballhawk

No. 8
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They Don’t Ask How

Some say the upside-down grip is a load of cack. Don’t tell the Irish

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Just When I Thought I Was Out

What to expect when returning from an extended golf absence

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