McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links A Taste of Old-World Championship Golf at the Jersey Shore
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cCullough’s Emerald Golf Links offers you a passport to play some of the Old World’s most famous holes right here at the Jersey Shore. The course is a one-of-a-kind and true Irish-Scottish links gem featuring eighteen of the most fun to play holes inspired by many of the most famous British Open and European courses in the world. Looking and feeling like some of the many hundred-year-old holes they pay homage to, this Stephen Kay design utilizes unique elevations in conjunction with creative Scottish style bunkering, along with fescue grass mounding, multi-leveled and sloping greens.
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The open, rolling, and wind driven fairways to recreate the authentic Irish and Scottish golf experience with holes modeled after St. Andrews, Prestwick, Carnoustie, Turnberry, Royal Dornoch, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, and many others. McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links is celebrating 20 years in existence. Enjoy food and drinks at Vagabond, which adjoins the clubhouse and overlooks the sprawling course. McCullough’s is just minutes away from Ocean City and Margate, located at 3016 Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township. Call 609-926-3900 or go to www. mcculloughsgolf.com
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Seaview Golf Club
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he Jersey Shore Classic opened more than 100 years ago and has long been the home of the best golf in the region. Situated in Galloway Township, Seaview offers two courses, the historic Bay course designed by Hall of Fame architects Hugh Wilson (Merion) and Donald Ross (Pinehurst) and the Pines Course, managed by TROON, a world-wide leader in the golf resort industry. Local and visiting golfers enjoy
first class amenities and memorable vistas all year long. The Seaview Golf Club is host course of the ShopRite LPGA Classic. It’s also where the World Golf Hall of Famer, Sam Snead, won the 1942 PGA Championship. The course was a favorite of U.S. presidents Warren G. Harding and Dwight D. Eisenhower. A strong tradition of excellence lives on at Seaview Golf Club for new generations to enjoy.
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PLAY WHERE THE PROS PLAY Com e out to Seaview and Experience Troon Golf on Two of th e Most Historic Courses in New Jersey
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And where: Sam Snead Won His First Major
The Atlantic City region boasts some of the best golf courses in the U.S. In fact, the greater Atlantic City region offers nearly 20 championship-caliber courses within a short 30 minute drive. Golfweek Magazine puts many of Atlantic City’s courses in the Top 10 New Jersey golf experiences. Our courses represent a wide range of style, design and history. The tranquil beauty of wetlands, stunning bay views, challenging topography with deep ravines, rolling fairways, stretches of sand bunkers and tall pine trees give players so many fun options. How good is Atlantic City golf? Good enough to earn a "Top 10 Golf Cities in America" designation from ForbesTraveler.com. Most of the area’s courses also made it on to the “best places to play” list in Golf Digest. And, according to GolfDigest.com, “Atlantic City is a terrific low-cost, high-quality golf destination.” The NJ Shore is the perfect place to wake up, play some challenging holes, eat dinner in a beachside restaurant, then catch a show, then retire for the night.
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“Cape May Arnie”
By Sean Fawcett
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very golfer knows The King, Arnold Palmer. And nearly every golfer knows that Arnold Palmer was from Latrobe Pennsylvania, out by Pittsburgh. Few people know about his time in Cape May and at Wildwood Country Club. For most of three years, from 1951 to 1953 in between his college playing days at Wake Forrest University and his prolific professional playing career which began in 1954, Arnold Palmer worked in the United States Coast Guard at Cape May. It was here, while serving his nation where he grew to become the great golfer by playing the beautiful tree-lined bayside links at Wildwood Country Club. The historic club was a pivotal training ground for Palmer in his formative early 20’s years before he turned pro and became America’s most famous golfing hero. Longtime Wildwood C.C. member, Jim Byrne, 84, knew, and got to play with Palmer in those Wildwood and Cape May days when he was a teenager. “I was a senior in high school in 1951,” remembered Byrne. “We got out of school about the same time the Coast Guard guys did, and we would go to Wild-
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wood to play and there was Arnie. He would always be like ‘hey, do you want to play a few holes’, and then he and my brother and I would go play. “He was so down to Earth. He was just Arnie from the Coast Guard to us. He would hit the ball way right, and long, and then hit the most amazing hook shots you’d ever see right back and onto the green. He was incredible.” Long time Wildwood P.G.A. professional, and now GM Fred Riedel remembered how just months before his death, Palmer, who so much loved his playing days at the Jersey Shore course, signed several pin flags for him and wrote him a letter addressed to the club and its members to help commemorate Wildwood’s 100th birthday last year. “It probably just took five minutes for him, but for us and our members it was huge,” said Riedel. “Arnie would come back sometimes when he was in the area, and he kept in contact with several of our members he knew over the years when he was down the shore. “It goes without saying that it’s a huge honor to be at Wildwood Country Club where Arnold Palmer played. He was The King.”
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“The First Birdie”
By Sean Fawcett
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id you know that term “birdie” was first used right here in Southern New Jersey? It’s true, and it happened one day way back in 1903 at maybe the most historic of all the great South Jersey golf courses, Atlantic City Country Club, founded in 1897, in a December foursome which included two of America’s greatest golf course architects and personalities, A.W. Tillinghast and George Crump. According to history, the two giants of the game, Tillinghast, architect of two of most famous championship sites Baltusrol and Bethpage Black and Crump, designer of the revered Pine Valley Golf Course were golfing with fellow Philadelphians Bill and Abner Smith. Abner was playing the long par 4 twelfth hole and hit his second shot right at the hole making the score of 3 (one-underpar) an all-but assured formality. The story
continues that someone from the group following that historic swing, either Abner himself, or maybe his brother exclaimed something like “that’s a bird of a shot!”. Thus, the term meaning one shot under par became a local phrase “birdie” and becoming the official vocabulary that all golfers call a score of one shot better than par. The term for two shots under par, “eagle”, was first used at the same club soon after.
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Swing Easy when it’s Breezy
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laying golf in high winds is tough enough, but we only make it harder on ourselves when we do. That’s often the case when hitting into the wind. The natural tendency is to swing harder to get the distance we’re losing by hitting into the wind. The problem is that the wind will balloon the ball upwards into the sky making the shot come up short (and the harder we swing, the higher the ball will go). It’s why airplanes take off into the wind. The air resistance helps to elevate the aircraft. Airplanes need that air pushing back on them to create lift and lift off. Planes need resistance. The other thing which hurts us is that any spin we have put onto the ball, and most occurr accidentally, like with a slice will curve all the more because of the wind’s resistance. You really cannot muscle
the ball through the wind by hitting the club you would normally hit from the distance that you are hitting from. You cannot hold back the tide. You have to play with the wind, and especially when it is against you. So, instead of trying to hit a hard pitching wedge from say 110 yards, like you would normally do when the wind isn’t against you, hit a nine iron and swing a little easier. Depending upon the wind speed, you might even have to choke down a little more and take an even longer club, like an eight iron, from that very same distance. Don’t let your ego get into your way. You might even need to use a driver on a 200 yard, or 180 yard, par 3 that’s playing into a three club wind, sometimes. I have had to do that many times, and I wouldn’t have reached the green, or carried the water, if I hadn’t taken the extra club. It’s just the way it goes.
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The rise and fall of the Atlantic City Racecourse
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By Steffen Klenk
ong before the introduction of casinos in Atlantic City, thoroughbred racing was on the rise. The Atlantic City Race Course was the pinnacle of premiere horse racing in the country. Atlantic City Race Course was led by the vision of four businessmen, John B. Kelly Sr., Leo Fraser, Fred Scholler and Glendon Robertson. On July 22, 1946, Atlantic City Race Course officially opened to a crowd of over 28,000. Among the attendees included Grace Kelly, daughter of John Kelly, and shareholders Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Kaye and
Harry James. September 1953 saw the debut of the yearly thoroughbred race, the United Nations Handicap. It was Atlantic City’s first showcase for the best turf runners throughout the country and the world. The annual event saw the success of eleven-time Triple Crown jockey Bill Shoemaker, who led three straight wins from 1957 to 1959. Breeder’s Cup winning horse Steinlen rode to victory in the 1990 Caesars International Handicap. While Atlantic City Race Course was known for its world-class horse racing, the venue has also played host to a variety of entertainment.
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From August 1-3, 1969, ACRC hosted the Atlantic City Pop Festival. The three-day rock festival was headlined by Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin and B.B. King, amongst a lineup of dozens. Over 110,000 revelers and approximately 6,000 gate crashers attended the concert, held nearly two weeks before Woodstock. From its inception, Atlantic City Race Course was at the pinnacle in New Jersey. The track drew record crowds of over 33,000 fans in September 7, 1953. In summer 1967, fans wagered over $3.1 million in a single day, the highest betting handle in ACRC history. The rise of the casino and gaming industry caused attendance to slowly diminish. In 1983, ACRC became the first track in the United States to receive simulcast racing. New Jersey Supreme Court would suspend simulcast
operations in 1985, but was later approved in a referendum. There was an effort to bring slot machines to the Atlantic City Race Course in 1998, but the proposal was shot down. In its later years, Atlantic City Race Course would seldom open for live simulcasts and thoroughbred racing. Several real estate developers and large businesses made attempts in purchasing the 250-acre property, all of which fell through. On May 4, 2012, Atlantic City Race Course held its final live day of racing, drawing a crowd of more than 25,000. On January 9, 2015, it was formally announced that Atlantic City Race Course would wind down its operations and close its doors for good. While the future of ACRC and the 250-acre property remains unknown, its legacy and impact on our region has been etched into the history books.
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Golfers need strong, flexible, and healthy backs. There might not be another part of the golfer’s body that is more important to the golf swing, and a golfer’s enjoyment of playing the game. So, for help in getting, and keeping, your back, For help in getting and keep your back and game in shape and pain-free, see Fred Chang, DC, L., Ac at Coastal Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Chiropractic adjustments can help in relieving lower back pain that sometimes comes from playing golf. Acupuncture can loosen muscles, reducing the possibilities of strains and sprains. Acupuncture can also alleviate complications of elbow pain commonly suffered by golfers. Located in Galloway and just about a par five away from historic Seaview Country Club, Dr. Fred Chang has your back.
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Fairway Bunker Shots Made Easier
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By Sean Fawcett
airway bunker shots intimidate even experienced golfers, but they are not as tough as you might think. Just remember a couple of key things. First, do not dig your feet into the sand. Digging your feet in lowers your body, and hands, and, in turn, lowers your club head making you hit the sand first behind the ball. You’ll want to dig in on greenside bunker shots because you’ll want to hit the sand first behind the ball to lift it up, gently out and onto the green, but it’s the exact opposite when playing a fairway bunker shot. Your goal in playing a fairway bunker shot is distance. You want to hit the ball first and
hit it cleanly and hard. Make it go as far as you can hit it. The other thing to remember is to take two longer clubs and swing 70%. Swing mostly with your upper body and take a shorter backswing and swing a little easier and let the longer golf club help you get the added distance. For instance, if you are 150 yards out, and you would normally hit a seven iron from there from the fairway, take a five iron and swing about three-quarters as hard as you would from the grass. Be sure to practice. Like all golf shots, you’ll need to hit a lot of these kinds of shots before you get good at hitting them and develop confidence. The more you do easier they will become.
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Vineyard National Golf Club at Renault
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By Sean Fawcett
hen most people hear the name Renault, they almost automatically think of great wine and a beautiful event venue out by Egg Harbor City. Well, they should, but they should also think about great golf too. Part parkland, and part links, Vineyard National Golf Club, part of VIVAMEE Hospitality is a terrific and thoughtfully designed 18-hole gem which features wide, forgiving fairways and manicured greens winding in and out and all around Renault’s historic 1864 vines in the heart of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. With picturesque ponds, traps, and some massive waste areas to have to carry, plus three or four split fairways and three drive-able par 4s, Vineyards National provides players of every level of ability several thrilling risk-reward opportunities. It has been and continues to be a favorite golfing destination for local golfers and golfers from around the world. One of Vineyard’s most memorable holes is it’s short, and sometimes drive-able, par 4 Eighth hole. Measuring a little under 300 yards, it features a huge sand trap straight down the middle. This makes two fairways on either side. Number 8 gives golfers a choice to play right or left or to take on the sand and shoot straight for the green. Closely mowed fairway chipping areas short and right of the green make for some interesting (and challenging) pitches, chips or bumps Page 28
and runs to the pin on second or third shots. “Eight is a great hole,” said Vineyard National’s Director of Golf Zach Bush. “It’s one of those holes that every player really looks forward to playing. It’s one of my favorites.” The Twelfth is another great, and gettable par 4 and one is of my favorites. It’s a hole that rewards both power and accuracy. Number 12 plays straight downhill some 50 to 60 feet from an elevated tee with water right of the green. The par 4 Seventh, another course highlight, tees off dramatically over rows and rows of vines to a sharp dog-leg to the left around a corner of trees that can block players from a direct approach to the pin. “The Vineyards has a wide open layout with surprising changes in elevation,” said Pete Thompson. “The course features gigantic greens that roll true.” Pete added “The tee shots over the vines that you can go for make it fun. Add the beautiful hotel, the first-class amenities make it a wonderful course to play.” “There are dramatic changes underway at Vineyards National,” said Vineyards National’s Golf General Manager Kevin McCarty. “We are revitalizing the bunkers and we’ve added new flags and tees and ball washers to make the players’ playing experience more enjoyable. Kevin continues “After the ultimate round of golf join us on the champagne patio garden for an unmatched culinary experience, you’re going to be amazed at the revitalization of Vineyard National at Renault!” SHORE GOLF GUIDE Summer 2022
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Most Unique Course Vineyard National’s draw for golfers stems from a course unique to New Jersey. Pristine greens, challenging play, and a novel experience await players of all levels when teeing off among the original vines our founder cultivated to create his famed American Champagne 158 years ago. Immerse yourself in majestic pineland views as you enjoy a prestigious course boasting championship-level play. The same meticulous care that goes into our greens follows you to our Renault Winery restaurants, outdoor spaces and legendary Champagnes and wines. We offer the most competitively priced DAILY FEE GOLF that’s close to the shore, PLUS YEAR-ROUND LEAGUES, AND TOURNAMENTS.
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The days before Greate Bay
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reate Bay was built as Ocean City Golf Club in 1923 by the Lake family, Ocean City’s founders. The Lakes envisioned a classic course on a picturesque parcel of land hugging the shore of Great Egg Harbor Bay. To make their vision a reality, they commissioned one of the most accomplished players and designers of the day, Willie Park, Jr. Park was a star professional who won the British Open in 1887 and 1889. He also authored an instruction book before turning his attention to golf course design. Throughout an accomplished career, Park created courses that remain among the world’s finest – including Olympia Fields North in Illinois, site of the U.S. Open in 1997 and 2003 and the PGA Championship in 1925 and 1961.
The Sands Casino bought and renamed it in Sands Country Club in 1981. The course was later purchased by 76ers owner Pat Croce and other partners in 2004 and named Greate Bay.
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Golfing a Round at Heritage Links Golf Course A links-style course near Corson’s Inlet with he Play 9 Moveboth ponds and marsh ment has caught on and the and measuring just under Jersey Shore 2,000 yards from the back is a perfect place to take tees with six par 3s startadvantage of it at Heritage ing averaging from about Links Golf Course. 120 yards to 150, HeriWith the slogan “Play tage Links Golf Course provides all its players Nine Before Beach Time”, with stunning views and Heritage Links Golf Course in Ocean View gives its quality golfing conditions Sean Fawcett and Pete Thompson regulars and vacationing in a family friendly setting golfers the opportunity to play a fun and that’s ideal for any player of any age and quick Nine before enjoying all the sights skill level. Many find it’s an ideal layout for and sounds of nearby Atlantic City, Ocean City, The Wildwoods and Cape May. ↘Continued on 36
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juniors and beginning golfers to pick up and start playing the game. Bowl shaped, undulating, and manicured multi-tiered putting surfaces are the primary (and pleasing) feature at Heritage Links. This makes hitting approach shots on the three par 4s a challenge as well as the putts on the green. The drive-able par 4 second hole, a slight dogleg to the right, is reachable for most players who can shape about a 220 yard left-to-right fade (or draw if left handed), over a bunker to the fairway that runs downhill to the hole. But most players can and honest-
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ly keep their drivers in their cars. A shot-maker’s heaven, Heritage Links is “pound-for-pound”, one of the very best golfing experiences at the entire Jersey Shore region. Both single handicappers and scratch golfers will enjoy teeing it up at and be challenged. “Heritage Links is the kind of course you can’t find much anymore,” said Pete Thompson. “It appeals to all skill levels with outstanding greens to work on your short game.” “The best part” Pete added, “Just 90 minutes to play 9 holes!” Ten Round passes cost just $180. Heritage Links offers several league options for ladies and men.
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Safe Returns: How to Release a Fish
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earning how to fish involves more than catching fish. At some point, all anglers will be faced with the need to return fish they are not allowed to keep to the water, due to size, season, creel limits, or local catch-and-release fishing regulations. Mastering the task of fish release by following the steps in this section will give you confidence that you know how to release fish in a way to protect fish populations for future generations of anglers. You might be asking yourself, “What’s the best way to handle fish to ensure they survive release?” Whether or not they do largely depends on the angler. Learning how to release fish from a hook takes practice in general. Understanding how
to handle fish and how to release fish in a conservation-friendly manner are the first few steps you can take to help promote fishing conservation. 1. Use wet hands when handling a fish or a knotless rubberized landing nets (and rubberized - not cotton- gloves if you must wear gloves). This helps maintain the slime coat on the fish, which protects it from infection and aids in swimming. Anglers that know how to practice proper catch and release never use a towel of any kind when handling fish since a towel can remove this slime coat. 2. Hold the fish horizontally whenever possible since this is the way fish naturally swim through the water. Do not drop the fish onto hard surfaces! 3. Keep your fingers away from the gills and eyes of the fish.
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4. If needed, use a release tool (dehookers, recompression tools) to minimize handling. 5. Time is of the essence! Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary. Try to release your fish gently head first into the water, which helps push water through the mouth and over the gills, and helps to resuscitate the fish. Revive exhausted fish by placing the fish in the
water, facing the current if possible, with one hand underneath the belly and the other hand holding the bottom lip or tail. 6. Know the current fishing regulations that apply to the state where you are fishing and learn how to accurately measure fish in order to abide by the regulations. By following fishing regulations you are building and conserving our state fish populations for future generations of anglers.
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creative combination of tennis, badminton, and he latest craze in ping-pong and can be sports usually has played indoors or out. newcomers asking, “What in the The game is played on a world is pickleball?!” badminton-size court with A game created by three a slightly modified tennis dads in 1965 out of necessity net along with paddles is now an increasingly popand a porous ball. ular sport for athletes of all The sport’s popularity ages. Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, has expanded rapidly in Rich Baehrle of Northfield recent years with now and Barney McCallum are enjoys playing pickleball with his credited with the creation of over 85,000 known placwife and friends. the sport during a summer es to play in the United when their children had become bored of States. In Atlantic County, Pickleball enregular summertime activities. thusiasts need to look no further than AC Pickleball has since grown in popularity, Pickleball. originally in Canada and now spread widely AC Pickleball is a local group of players across the United States. Pickleball is a who actively play, teach, and spread the
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word about Pickleball. Players range from school-aged kids to retirees and everywhere in between. ACPickleball.com is a hub for court locations, tournaments, and training. On the AC Pickleball website, you can learn Pickleball basics, assess your skill level, and find a local game to jump in on. The verdict is still out on how Pickleball got its name. According to USAPickleball. org, there are two different accounts. John Pritchard’s wife Joan apparently referred to the game as pickleball as an ode to the combination of games that Pickleball is made of. According to Joan, the name came from a reference to the pickle boat in crew, which is a boat made up of leftover oarsmen from other boats. According to Barney McCallum, the game was named after Pritchard’s dog Pickles who would often steal the game ball. Whatever the true history of the name
may be, the undeniable truth is that pickleball phenomenon is not slowing down anytime soon. The game is simple and is very much like tennis. Each match is played to 11 but players must win by two points. The game follows 5 basic rules: ● The ball must stay inbounds. ● There should be one bounce per side. ● Serving must be done at the baseline. ● The serve can not land in the no-volley zone. ● The game ends at 11, 15, or 21 points. If this sounds confusing, don’t worry. The pickleball community is ready to help newcomers and welcome them to the court. So, try something new this summer. Get outside, grab a paddle, and jump into a game of pickleball. Visit ACpickleball. com for courts and training or visit AC Pickleball on Facebook.
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Heritage Golf Links By Sean Fawcett
The “Play 9” movement is catching on, and one of the best places to play nine is just minutes away from the beach. Heritage Golf Links is located in Upper Township, Cape May County. It’s an easy drive from Ocean City and Sea Isle: just go over the bridge and turn on Route 9. Go south on Route 9 from Ocean City’s 34th Street Bridge. Go north on Route 9 from Sea Isle. With slogans like “Play Nine before Beach Time” and “Play Nine Anytime”, Heritage Golf Links is fast becoming one of the must-play golf courses at the South Jersey Shore. Lovingly maintained, and with some of the best putting greens at the Shore, Heritage Golf Links is a family run and family friendly. It’s an enjoyable place for everyone to play a quick nine, or an enjoyable 18, any time of the day. Featuring six full-sized par 3s and three fine par 4s, Heritage Links Golf Course is the course for you.
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