"In my day we simply didn't believe that it was possible to play as well as these young fellows do. We thought that strength denied touch and that you could not consistently hit the ball both long and straight. It's been proven that you can."

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Source: Byron Nelson, Larry Dennis (1976). “Shape your swing the modern way”, Golf Digest/Tennis

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Byron Nelson

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Byron Nelson was a professional golfer known for his remarkable achievements and contributions to the sport, including a record-setting winning streak.

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