People
Golf asks something of a man. It makes one loathe mediocrity. It seems to say, “If you are going to keep company with me, don’t embarrass me.”
— Gary Player
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Player describes golf as a discipline that demands respect from the people who play it. Rather than tolerating sloppy or careless effort, the game seems to insist on dignity, pushing players away from mediocrity so they won't shame themselves in front of something they've chosen to take seriously.
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