AUGUSTA, Ga. - To fully appreciate Kenny Perry's story, it's probably best to start near the beginning, with the cockroaches and bank loans and failed sponsorships and uncertainty. Yes, those were trying times. But through it all has been support from a close-knit family, tireless effort, and a steadfast belief that he was meant for golfing greatness. (Full article: 926 words)

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