“A competitor will find a way to win. Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up. It's a matter of pride.” — Nancy Lopez, professional golfer
I had the opportunity to go to a practice round during Masters week at Augusta National. It was one of the finest sporting events I had ever attended. The course was absolutely beautiful. The folks working the event were polite and helpful. It is a trip I would recommend to both golfer and non-golfer.
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