contents
An accurate tee shot is
required on the par-three fifth hole of the
Oconee Course at
Reynolds Plantation.
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Departments
8 | Met Observations by Greg Midland
10 | Met Golfer Mailbag
13 | Executive Desk by Jay Mottola
13 | Around the Met
68 | Inside the Rules: On the Tube
89 | Reader Service
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