Presidents Cup recap, Tiger Woods' epic year, Harold Varner III

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Presidents Cup recap, Tiger Woods' epic year, Harold Varner III

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PGA Tour pro Harold Varner III talks to Golf Digest about his relationship with Michael Jordan, his approach to golf, and what he’s working on for 2020. Also, Alex Myers, Sam Weinman, Keely Levins, and Daniel Rapaport discuss an exciting Presidents Cup, Tiger Woods' busy week, and more Patrick Reed controversy.

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Dec 16, 2019

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