Augusta Quote by Fred Couples

“Golf is a game to me. Other players work extremely hard all year long. I work hard before Augusta. I know I get good results when I practice, but it also wears me out. It literally wore me out even when I was in my 20s.”

Fred Couples

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When I'm playing well, I don't even take aim.

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