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Honoring Fred 'Boom Boom' Couples on His 65th Birthday

Oct 03, 2024 | Edition #38
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Just another Thursday? Think again. It’s a pretty big day for one of our own. A golfer, who not only climbed the highest peaks but also picked fellow climbers up to the top. Fred Couples. Born on October 3, 1959, the veteran is officially a senior citizen (65) today.
Couples embodies what Golf has always stood for. Honor, respect, and humility. Today, we’ve handpicked a few stories from different phases of his life, the early days, the formidable years, and the late stage of his career, as a tribute to the legend.
So, let’s get started…

In today’s newsletter, we’ll uncover the hottest stories from the golf universe:
🏌 How Fred Couples “Accidentally’ Became a Golfer
🤝 Fred Couples Is a True Friend in Need
💙 When Emotional Couples Couldn’t Hold Back His Tears
📢 What’s Cooking Between Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan?