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The pressure of majors
Major championships demand immense mental toughness, perfectly illustrated by Esther Henseleit sinking a brilliant forty five foot birdie on the eighteenth hole to force a playoff. Performing under that intense pressure requires incredible focus, though the unpredictable nature of the course can still dash hopes in a single unlucky moment.
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