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I found myself searching for a reason why my self-assurance increased this past week after crushing opponents during a round of golf. The "dean of mental coaching", Dr. Bob Rotella, seemed to offer up the closest ideas as to my improved cerebral performance.

What would make Tiger Woods retire from golf?
We relate this quote plus one in stark contrast from Vijay Singh.

"The Rules of Golf plainly spoken" helps the golfer whose ball finds an unplayable lie.

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