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I'd rather be two strokes ahead going into the last day than two strokes behind. Having said that, it's probably easier to win coming from behind. There is no fear in chasing. There is fear in being chased.

Jack Nicklaus

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Jack Nicklaus
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: January 21
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