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The biggest rival I had in my career was me. I couldn't control Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson or Lee Trevino. The only person I could control was me.
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"The biggest rival I had in my career was me. I couldn't control Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson or Lee Trevino. The only person I could control was me."
— Jack Nicklaus #workcareer

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The biggest rival I had in my career was me. I couldn't control Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson or Lee Trevino. The only person I could control was me. — Jack Nicklaus

About Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus was a Athlete from United States (1940–present).

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This quote is attributed to Jack Nicklaus, a Athlete from United States.
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Jack Nicklaus lived from 1940 – present.
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