Casey Martin

             Wouldn't it be wonderful to be the best of the best at what you do in a particular sport? Could you even imagine having million of fans cheer all across the globe for you? The fans that are dedicated to come out and see you are the ones that will get up extra early, or stay up extra late to see how you did. Is there room for making millions of dollars each year after year effortlessly? Just like Tiger Woods is showing us on the PGA tour. Having won four majors within the last four years is history in the making. Do you think any of his competitors envy him? Of course they do. They strive each and every day practicing to one day beat him. It may seem as if they can't beat him, yet they can, and I know a person who has.
             First, I would like you to imagine walking down the number one fairway watching the sun rise at the most prestigious golf course in America. This course has been played by the most talented players in golf. Jack Nikalus, Hale Irwin, Arnold Palmer, and Justin Leonard are just a few. Yes this course is amazingly beautiful, yet does not hold tournament that is on the PGA Tour. Augusta National Golf Course is where the Masters Tournament is played every year around the middle part of April. There are only so many people that can play this course in there lifetime. You and one of your best friends are playing a round of golf. Now you and your friend are very competitive in everything you do, so it will be a close round. The only drawback is that you have a disease called klippel-trenauny-webber syndrome. It causes weakness and fatigue in mainly the muscles below the hip. This wear and tear on your muscles even hurts you more when walking on uneven terrain, such as a golf course. Every hole you play with your friend is either a tie, or he goes one up then you go one up. The match is very unpredictable, and soon comes to a playoff hole after 18 holes. Well this is where your syndrome kicks in an...

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