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Golf teaches you honesty. It teaches you discipline. It gives you a strong appreciation of nature. And personal responsibility, something that lacks in our society at times. I mean, it's only your fault, you can't blame anyone else when you shank it. Or pick the wrong club.

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George W. Bush
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: July 6
43Rd U.S. President
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