What Does Concession Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
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Golf term
Concession
Concession in practice
The most famous concession in golf history is Jack Nicklaus giving Tony Jacklin a two-foot putt to halve the 1969 Ryder Cup, a sportsmanship moment still celebrated today.
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