Brian Davis is a professional golfer from England. He is 35 years old and he has won two tournaments in Europe. He believes that one day, he will win a PGA tournament in America. Although Tiger Woods is only 34 years old, he has won 71 PGA tournaments. Brian knows that he is not like Tiger. However, he believes that he can win at least one PGA golf tournament.
In April 2010, Brian was in a PGA tournament and he played well. After four days of golf, his score was tied with another golfer called Jim Furyk. When the score is tied at the end of the last round, the players who are tied have to start the playoffs. The first golfer to win the next hole will win the championship. They keep playing until one golfer wins the hole. Brian was excited to be so close to winning his first PGA tournament.
He was a bit nervous. His first shot was not good and it missed the fairway. His second shot was good and the golf ball landed close to the hole. However, he knew something was wrong with his shot. He asked one of the officials to review the videotape because he thought he saw his golf club touch a reed. He knew that one of the rules in golf is that a golf club cannot touch anything before it hits the ball. The official had to watch the videotape in slow motion before he could see the club touching the reed. The official agreed with Brian and Brian lost the tournament because of the penalty.
Brian told everyone that although he really wanted to win his first PGA tournament, honesty is more important than winning.
Poem
I didn't win the game.
But everyone knows my name.
Honesty is more important than money.
Honesty is sweeter than honey.
I lost but I'm not ashamed.
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