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Golfer Penalizes Self for Using Wrong Ball, Gives Integrity New Meaning

J.P. Hayes may be the most admired rule-breaker in America. "This is a great story for sports and honesty in sports," said Mike Golic on ESPN Radio's show Mike and Mike in the Morning. Hayes, 43, a middle-of-the-road pro-golfer, realized that he had mistakenly used a non-regulation ball for just two strokes in a PGA Tour qualifying tournament last week in Texas. Since the ball was unapproved for competition, Hayes admitted his mistake -- and was disqualified. "I violated a rule and I had to... Full Story
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