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Caddie's load lightened

TPC reunions lift spirits of stricken Rita

Greg Rita (left, working with Mark O'Meara in 2001) was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007. Greg Rita (left, working with Mark O'Meara in 2001) was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007. (file/brian bahr/Getty Images)
By Jim McCabe
Globe Staff / May 7, 2008

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Against a backdrop of embarrassing excess - a $25 million clubhouse, $9.5 million purse, and $1.71 million winner's check - that isn't so much a testament to the sport's soul as it is a reflection of our cultural priorities, Greg Rita provided a fresh perspective to The Players Championship that comes not only from 30 ... (Full article: 936 words)

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