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Character Matters in Competition

Golf, as a sport, reveals character, demonstrating that integrity is as crucial as competition itself. Encountering cheaters highlights the importance of personal ethics within games, fostering a boundary between honest and dishonest players. Moreover, sport serves as a modern outlet for human expression and competition, echoing ancient customs of demonstrating peace and camaraderie, such as the handshake's origin in showing one's empty hands to signify safety.

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