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The Caddie Who Played with Hickory

by John Coyne

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When a legendary golfer returns to Midlothian Country Club in the summer of 1946 to play a ceremonial round with the hickory clubs he used when he won his first U.S. Open, his arrival is anticipated by two caddies who have colorful stories of their own.

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DDC/MDS: 796.352 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Sports Ball sports Ball and stick sports Golf
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Published: 2008
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DDC/MDS: 796.352
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