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Best Public Golf Courses: A Man of The Munys Celebrates The Soul Of American Golf by Steve Rushin

Best Public Golf Courses

Celebrating The Soul Of American Golf

Nouns are seldom improved by the modifier "public." Few of us, given a private alternative, prefer public restrooms or transportation or displays of affection. But the public golf course is different. Contributing writer Steve Rushin, who honed his skills on a local muny, explores the lure and lunacies of public courses.
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