Thirteen years after he lost a play-off for the USPGA Championship to Mark Brooks at Valhalla, the American can now become the oldest champion in major history.

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Since 1958, when it switched from a matchplay to a strokeplay event, the USPGA has had a host of unheralded winners such as Rich Beem, Shaun Micheel, Mark Brooks, Steve Elkington and Wayne Grady.

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Verme introduces a fascinating wrinkle into the discussion that helps explain the sense of conflict between freedom and commitment David Brooks capitalizes on in his story of the debate between Harold and Mark.

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