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Pro Golfer's Honesty a Shining Example

Pro Golfer's Honesty a Shining Example
J.P. Hayes gives new meaning to the description for, 'a good sport'. The latest candidate for most honest athlete in America is a 43-year-old golfer who hasn't won a PGA tournament in six years. No one knew but him, yet he turned himself in to officials for accidentally using an unsanctioned ball in tournement play, disqualifying himself from a chance to play with the pros next year.

J.P. Hayes is the personification of ‘a good sport'. The latest candidate for most honest athlete in America is a 43-year-old golfer who hasn't won a PGA tournament in six years. He had one last chance in November to do just that, and gain a spot on next year's PGA Tour, but he turned himself in to officials for accidentally using an unsanctioned ball in tournament play.

No one knew but him, yet he reported the incident to PGA officials. So because Hayes decided to be honest, he will not be able to participate in next year's PGA Tour, losing out on the chance to earn a substantial income.

But Hayes says it was important to tell the truth… (ESPN has the story and video)

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