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Aug 2025
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Why you should care about golf

THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
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With the world's most famous amateur golfer now in charge of the 'free world', the sport has never been more important in the lives of non-golfers. When Donald Trump was spotted cheating recently on a course in Scotland, it was recognised by enthusiasts and sportswriters as a major violation in a game traditionally based on self-policing and high principles. ... Show More
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