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Jack Grout met Jack Nicklaus when the latter was a 10-year-old just taking up the game. They formed a legendary team and a father-son bond.
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Brown, Howell discuss learnings from teeing it up alongside PGA Tour players
Golf Channel's Hailey Hunter chatted with Blades Brown and Mason Howell, as they discussed what they've learned from teeing it up alongside PGA Tour players ahead of the John Deere Classic this week.
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