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Apr
28
2016
Happy 50th birthday to the legend that is John Daly
By Stephanie Wei under Humor

Before some of you get all fired up over my use of “legend” and “John Daly” in the same sentence, relax. I don’t mean it in the way that I would when I’m referring to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, etc. But, Daly is indeed a “legend’ in his own right. Well, maybe “folk hero” is more accurate, but the guy did win two majors, including the 1995 Open Championship at St Andrews (aside: I love hearing stories from reporters that were present for the trophy presentation and ensuing celebration).

Daly is like golf’s Everyman in a sport that’s known for its rigid, uptight and exclusionary practices. So, happy 50th birthday, John Daly!

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Mar
16
2014
Ode to WUP’s fifth birthday: The journey
By Stephanie Wei under General
WUP technically turned 5 yesterday. In celebration of this big anniversary, I decided to write a bit about the wonderful journey I embarked on five years ago… As always, thank you, readers, for your support and encouragement. A big shout-out to the detractors, as well, for lighting an even greater fire under me to succeed — I wouldn’t be here without all of you. 
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Just over five years ago, I was channel surfing when something on Golf Channel caught my eye and I stopped to watch for a bit. I saw Steve Sands interviewing a player. I saw Nick Faldo in the announcer booth. I saw a bunch of pros hit some good golf shots. I didn’t see any women on the coverage.

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May
5
2012
Three-year-old Rory McIlroy still had a better swing than you
By Stephanie Wei under Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy turned 23-year-old on Friday. Yes, it’s hard to believe he’s only 23 — there aren’t very many at his age who are that mature and have achieved as much. Well, as you’d suspect, Rory was a high-achiever at an early age.

In honor of his 23rd birthday, he posted a home video his parents discovered of him on his third birthday practicing in his living room.

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