Humana to allow amateurs to play in final round
Top amateur players in the Humana Challenge will be able to play in the golf tournament's final round for the first time next year, it was announced today.
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Top amateur players in the Humana Challenge will be able to play in the golf tournament's final round for the first time next year, it was announced today.
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