One possibility: complementary broadcasts on Golf Channel, such as featured foursomes or alternate on-course commentaries, while the main network broadcast is airing live.

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Of course, some of the alternate payment methods on the rise bring risks of their own.

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Of course, there could be an alternate explanation.

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It is integrated into their everyday activities over the course of seven months during which the clans alternate responsibilities: one group embarks on fishing expeditions throughout the area while another prepares offerings of rock salt, fish and ritual food for the spirits, and performs music and dance.

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Two rounds were played over both courses on alternate days, with two-tee starts enabling all 84 at each course to play simultaneously.

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