I met Jesse Owens once. He was a remarkable individual, and I have tremendous respect for what he did in the Olympics under the circumstances.
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- I never played much golf as a kid. I caddied quite a bit but never got serious into golf until about age 15.
- Golf isn't just my business, it's my hobby.
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