Kennedy tried to keep his passion for it secret because golf was so identified with his predecessor, Dwight D.

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The worst kept secret in golf was confirmed today when Nike announced the signing of Rory McIlroy to a long-term endorsement deal that covers apparel and equipment.

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There are a lot of secret methods for legitimately getting on golf courses that are widely considered ultra-private and untouchable.

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Still, he guarded his secret carefully, staying mum with his golf buddies about his job hunt.

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