Tony Dear

Tony Dear

Tony Dear is a regular contributor to golf publications / websites around the world and is the editor of Cascade Golfer in Seattle. A former golf correspondent of the New York Sun, Dear has written five books, the latest of which is "The Story of Golf in 50 Holes." He was a British PGA apprentice professional before coming to America and has worked as a First Tee coach and high school golf coach.

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