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Old friend Bill, get well

10.09.2009 by David Murray // 2 Comments

Sports are vastly over-worshipped in this country and in many others. (You should see the sports page in Australia.) But to those who think sports have no social utility, I offer this story of the day my golf buddy Bill played the round of his life.

Categories // Uncategorized Tags // golf, Indian Boundary, male friendship, miracle round

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  1. Joan H. says

    October 12, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Your story has me here with tears in my eyes on this brightening autumn morning, David. I cherish you both, you and Bill, and miss you. Thank you for taking the time to share that memory. To Bill, heal well and quickly.

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  2. David Murray says

    October 13, 2009 at 11:20 am

    Here’s to brightening autumn mornings everywhere, Joan.

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