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Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today its open to anybody who owns hideous c
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"Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing"

- Dave Barry

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This quote by Dave Barry is a funny take on the history of golf. It suggests that golf was once a sport unique to wealthy, obese Protestants, yet has given that come to be extra available to individuals of all histories. The joke is that the only need to play golf today is to own "hideous clothes," which is an amusing way of claiming that golf is currently available to anyone who can pay for the essential equipment. This quote is a laid-back means of recognizing the advancement of golf from an exclusive sport to one that is open to all. It additionally functions as a tip that golf is a sporting activity that can be appreciated by people of all histories, no matter their wide range or faith.

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Dave Barry This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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