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Pay like the pros

By E. Michael Johnson
Golf World

Friday, July 9, 2004

"Look at those spoiled bastards. They don't know the value of a dollar." That was Gene Sarazen, commenting on tour pros dropping new balls rather than searching for ones hit astray during practice rounds for Shell's "Wonderful World of Golf" series. Although Sarazen's comment was made some 40 years ago, it underscores the fact that when it comes to balls, clubs and apparel, tour players are a pampered bunch. Need a new driver or wedge? No problem. A new putter? Heck, the practice green at mos ...

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