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Firstly- I booked the tour and then was…

Firstly- I booked the tour and then was told/ the all inclusive deal with air and land package was actually only for Australians!!! I had to fight as a New Zealander to have my flights included even though I always said I was flying out of Sydney. Also I still have not received baggage labels etc as bunnies only mail within Australia!!! Honestly how much does mail cost when you have spent over $30,000 with a your company, Otherwise was straightforward payment wise and emails were always replied to very quickly. Will be interesting- we have done may small group tours which to date have all been excellent/ so hope this continues!

Date of experience : 24 April 2024

Friendly, experienced service

Friendly, experienced and flexible service. Prompt responses while booking and questions answered. Responsive to changes and any things that needed to be checked or adjusted.

Date of experience : 16 April 2024

Great Bunniks Travel Consultant

We had a great Bunniks Travel Consultant in Vicki Rothwell, who understood our plans, kept us up to date & was on top of everything we needed to know. It made the booking experience a seamless exercise. Just sorry we couldn't meet up with Vicki personally in Adelaide, but our plans fell through. Maybe next time!

Date of experience : 19 April 2024

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Hello Ralf, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us here on Trustpilot. It's wonderful to hear that you have enjoyed your time spent working together with Vicki on your travel plans; your kind words are so very appreciated! Not long now until we will be welcoming you on tour in sunny Spain and Portugal; we're so looking forward to it! Have a fabulous time, and we can't wait to hear all about it upon your return. Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Great tour options and coordination of travel

Excellent variety of tours offered and the fact the group size is capped at 20 is a big plus. Having previously toured with Bunnik, we had no hesitation in booking another two tours. Our travel specialist did a great job coordinating all our travel needs including the extra travel arrangements to catch up with our family in Italy once our tours finished.

Date of experience : 10 April 2024

Dear Mario & Linda, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It's great to know that our variety of tours and small group size of max. 20 passengers have been factors in your decision to travel with us again. We believe that smaller group sizes allow for a more intimate and personalized experience, so it's wonderful to hear that this aspect of our tours has resonated with you. We're delighted to hear that Nicky was able to coordinate all your travel needs seamlessly, including the additional arrangements to meet up with your family in Italy after your tours conclude. We're grateful for your continued trust and support, and we can't wait to welcome you on your upcoming tours. If there's anything else we can assist you with before your travels, please don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels and warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Planning the trip has been easy

Lakshitha has been very helpful - always responds with clear info as requested. And if I ring when he is not there others are very helpful and able to answer all questions. Every step has been as advised so there has been no need to worry on my part and made planning for the trip easy.

Hello Jen, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us here on Trustpilot. It's wonderful to hear that Lakshitha and the team have done such a great job working together with you to organize your travel plans. We can't wait to welcome you on tour to tick another 5 beautiful countries off of your travel list! Have a fabulous time, and we look forward to hearing all about it upon your return. Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

When I decided to do my upcoming tour…

When I decided to do my upcoming tour to the 5 Stans I contacted David Giddings at Bunniks. He has organised quite a few of my previous tours. For this tour I wanted extra time in Istanbul prior to the tour and as usual we discussed my plans and as usual he was able to put it all together. So am very happy with the service and assistance he has given me over the years and can recommend Bunnik tours

Date of experience : 12 April 2024

Dear Del, Thank you for your 5-star review, it means a lot to us as you have travelled with us many times over the years. Also thank you for your kind words about the service you received from Dave, I'll make sure he receives them. I know that Dennis is looking forward to travelling with you again, this time on our inaugural 5-Stans tour! Very exciting... As always, safe travels and we look forward to hearing all about your adventures via our tour survey once you're home! Warmest regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Upcoming trip…

This will be our first trip with Bunnik's and will have to wait to see how t works out. everything so far as booking and contact from them has been good.

Date of experience : 14 April 2024

Hello Andrew, Thank you for choosing Bunnik Tours for your upcoming trip! We're thrilled to have you join us in Spain and glad to hear that your booking experience has been positive. We're committed to ensuring a memorable and seamless journey for you, and we look forward to creating unforgettable moments together. Safe travels, and we'll see you and Robyn very soon! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

We have previously travelled with…Bunniks, Trafalgar, Insight, Travel Marvel but can honestly say that Bunniks Tours are comprehensive and, comfortable, have great accommodation and Tour Directors.

We have previously travelled with Bunniks in 2019 on a brilliant tour of Jordan and Egypt, which we rate as our best overseas holiday yet. This time, we booked straight through Bunniks, not an external agent, and Penny Marling looked after us to the nth degree. Easy booki g service, excellent, friendly communication and all our questions answered promptly. Would highly recommend Bunniks to anyone.

Dear Stuart, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Bunnik Tours once again for your overseas adventure! We're thrilled to hear that your previous tour with us in Jordan and Egypt was such a standout experience. Thank you for sharing about the service you received from Penny, she'll be thrilled to hear. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to create more unforgettable memories with you and Cherrilyn on your upcoming tour to beautiful Italy, Sicily & Malta! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

My opinion of the service I received from Bunnik 2 star

I spoke to Vicki about my tri to Japan. I then paid for my trip and have had no contact with Vicki or anybody else. There were occasions when I needed guidance on things like travel insurance and Vicki was never available. I certainly wouldn’t say the service supplied was anything other than 2 star treatment from Bunnik

Date of experience : 03 April 2024

Hello Diana, We're sorry to hear that you are disappointed with our service so far. I've had a look back over your booking history and can see that Vicki assisted with your initial enquiry in early February with regards to selecting your tour and the costing of your flights. Vicki then spent much of March overseas and I can see that another of our travel specialists assisted with obtaining your travel insurance. Vicki is a very experienced and professional travel specialist and I'm sorry that you were not able to take full advantage of her service on this occasion. We are very much looking forward to having you on tour with us in a few days and we wish you a wonderful time discovering the sites in Japan. Should we be able to assist you any further please contact us at: [email protected]. Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Bunnik Tours - Travel Consultant Tracylee McKay

Tracylee McKay was my contact person / travel consultant at Bunnik. At all times, very helpful and promptly responsive to my queries and requirements whilst being friendly and professional. More than happy to recommend her to any prospective traveler.

Hello Shane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Tracylee provided you with such excellent service. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing Bunnik Tours for your upcoming trip to Spain, Portugal & Morocco! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

The tour was very well structured and…

The tour was very well structured and organised. Everything was taken care of. There was no issues and no problems during travel. The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful and a lot of fun. Many thanks to everyone who worked on that tour. It was a very pleasant experience and I look forward to travel with Bunnik Tours again.

Date of experience : 11 April 2024

Hello Inga, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your time on tour with us here on Trustpilot. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time, and that you found the services of your guide very good. We're so looking forward to welcoming you onto your next tour; enjoy experiencing every piece of magic that Spain, Portugal and Morocco have on offer! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Upcoming Vietnam trip

This was my first time booking with Bunniks and I found my experience throughout the process to be very good. My enquiries had always been answered and I was very happy with my consultant Kate.

Date of experience : 03 January 2024

Hello Susanne, Thank you for your review here on Trustpilot! How wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that Kate provided you with great service and that your overall booking process with us has been smooth and enjoyable. Looking forward to welcoming you on tour and creating some unforgettable memories together! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Jonathan has been very helpful in…

Jonathan has been very helpful in promptly answering all my queries over the last weeks. It's my first time booking with Bunnik and the service has been excellent.

Dear Marie-Andree, We are delighted to hear that Jonathan has been very helpful in answering all of your questions - thanks so much for taking the time to share about your experience. Thanks very much for choosing Bunnik Tours for your trip to Italy, Sicily & Malta - we look forward to having you! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Lovely agent Honi, great customer service

Honi was very responsive, if I sent her email she got back to me within a day or two, lots of times same day. She has been happy to research other tours and transit lounge options. She didn't hesitate to offer to book these extras. I have been working with another travel agency for another trip later in the year and your agency runs rings around them.

Date of experience : 31 March 2024

Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words. It means a lot to us to hear about your positive experience of booking your tour with Honi. Your feedback truly motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all our clients. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience or if you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. We're here to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Wishing you a wonderful on tour in Japan with Marion and Frank! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Great itineraries offering so much…

Great itineraries offering so much choice, small group size making for good interaction between travellers, well trained staff who provide accurate information, excellent hotels in centre of the towns and talented, knowledgeable guides and bus drivers. We are about to depart on our tenth Bunnik tour, that says it all.

Hello Rosalie, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your booking experience here on Trustpilot. Reaching your tenth Bunnik tour is an incredible milestone, and we're deeply honored to have been a part of your journey through each adventure. Your loyalty and trust really do mean the world to us, and we're committed to continually exceeding your expectations with each new excursion. Safe travels for your upcoming journey, and here's to another unforgettable experience together! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

All Went well in the Booking process

After about 9 months and a total of roughly 42 emails, the Booking process was completed. Some emails were receipts as we did some monthly payments, but others kept us informed about the progress. We received the travel documents 3 or 4 weeks before departure. It did take quite some time to receive our flight booking details ... some 4 months after the airline component was paid. Nevertheless, I am happy with the overall service and general communication and have awarded 4.5 stars. I am quite sure the trip will be just as well organised when on the ground. We leave in very early April.

Date of experience : 22 March 2024

Hi Stephen, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. While we're delighted to hear that you're satisfied overall with the service and communication you received during the booking process, we truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the time it took to complete it. We understand that the delay in receiving your flight details might have caused some inconvenience, and for that, we sincerely apologize. Please know that we're committed to ensuring that your Japan Discovery tour is as well-organized and memorable as possible. If you have any further questions or need assistance before your departure, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Wishing both you and Anne an incredible journey ahead, filled with unforgettable experiences! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Tracylee was most helpful and…

Tracylee was most helpful and efficient. Two minor points - we should have been advised that we needed to fill in an online form to enter Singapore and the bag limit on the tour is not sufficient when we have booked business class flights.

Hello Noel, Thanks so much for your review, it's great to hear that you found Tracylee to be helpful and efficient during the time you spent in consultation with her while planning your upcoming trip to Europe. I do apologise that we did not advise you about the e-arrival card for Singapore. While this can also be done by filling out a paper card upon arrival, completing the SG e-arrival card online beforehand simplifies the process and we'll make sure that we advise our clients of this future. The extra allowance provided by airlines flying business class is a wonderful benefit when travelling however for our tours we do have a maximum weight of 23kg per person. The reason for this is that there are times when you may need to manage your own luggage, we must also comply with OH&S requirements with regards to the porters and coach drivers and finally we must also ensure that there is enough space in the coach for everyone's luggage. We hope that that you and Kathryn have a wonderful time travelling on our upcoming Jewels of Dalmatia tour and we look forward to hearing all about your travels via our tour survey. If we can be of any assistance prior to you departure or while on tour please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards to you both, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Our experience throughout the booking…

Our experience throughout the booking process has been excellent. The service David has given us has been incredible and nothing was too much trouble. We are really looking forward to our trip.

Date of experience : 07 April 2024

Hello Julie, Thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with David and our booking process has been excellent, and it's wonderful to know that you felt nothing was too much trouble for David in assisting you. We hope you have an amazing trip and can't wait to hear all about it upon your return. Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

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The staff were always ready to help with our queries. Justin is an excellent ambassador for bunnick as he was always courteous and helpful.

Dear Graham, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team, especially Justin, provided you with excellent service. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Have a fantastic time in Europe! Best regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Everyone at Bunnik has been super…

Everyone at Bunnik has been super responsive to questions and provided lots of insight into preparing for the trip.

Date of experience : 17 April 2024

Hi Mary Shea, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that our team has been responsive and helpful in preparing for your trip. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We hope that you and Steven have an amazing travel experience with us! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

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when Marion Bunnik started Bunnik Tours, Australia didn’t need another tour company - it needed a better way of touring!

In an industry dominated by large multinationals and mass tourism, Bunnik Tours stands alone. Our aim is simple, to provide a better way for Australians to see the world.

We do this by creating a series of unique holiday experiences:

Small group tours of no more than 20 specifically designed for Australian travellers to capture the essence of the places we visit.

Tours that provide the perfect balance between organised sightseeing and free time for independent discovery.

Holidays that visit the famous attractions but also wander off the tourist trail.

As a family business we understand that our family’s name and reputation is at stake every time we sell a holiday. That’s why we’re proud to call these tours our own.

For us it’s about the passion of travel and discovery and we’d love to share that with you.

Happy travelling!

Dennis, Marion & Sacha Bunnik

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Madonna Talks Life on Tour With Her Kids: “Nothing Brings Me More Happiness”

Madonna has been clear from the beginning that The Celebration Tour is no mere “greatest hits” circuit. It’s more like an artist’s MoMA retrospective blown up into an arena tour showcasing her singular contributions to the culture. It’s also the Queen of Pop’s most deeply personal tour yet, paying tribute to her influences, mentors, parents, and the friends and collaborators she’s lost. Nowhere is that personal touch more apparent than the inclusion of four of her children in the show. Across 78 performances so far, Madonna has worked double-duty as mom with son David and daughters Mercy, Stella, and Estere along for the ride—each one getting their own moment on stage. Mercy accompanies her mother on piano during “Bad Girl,” while David duets with his mom on “Mother and Father” (which, apparently, required the young musician to work up a bit of confidence to do). Twins Stella and Estere meanwhile, show off their dance skills during “Don’t Tell Me” and a segment dedicated to ballroom.

Ahead of her final arena dates in Mexico and a historic (potentially record-breaking) free show in Rio de Janeiro, Madonna sat down to answer questions over e-mail about life on the road with her children.

Madonna with Estere and David.

Madonna with David.

Rocco performed on stage during MDNA , and Lola worked in the wardrobe department on that same tour. Your children always seem to be involved in some capacity with your work. How does that feel as a mother?

I have always been blessed with children who are interested in music, dance, and art. Starting from the top with Lola , who was not only an incredible ballet dancer and and a rhythmic gymnast, switching to musical theater and contemporary dance. Now she is a unique singer and song writer in her own right. When I go on tour, nothing brings me more happiness to know, we are all working on the same show creating the magic together. It would be boring if they were just traveling from hotel to hotel, and occasionally coming to watch the show.  Of course, I am also their mother so sometimes we get on each other’s nerves. We are a family of artists but are also a family and that’s what happens.

Estere during dance practice.

Madonna, Mercy, and her piano teacher Ric’Key Pageot.

It seems like your children have been honing their talents for years. How important is it for you as a mother to make sure they take their art seriously?

Because The Celebration Tour is a retrospective of my life, I thought it made perfect sense to include all of my children still living with me in the show. As they all dance, and play musical instruments, and have been doing so for years.  David has played guitar since he was a child.  Mercy has played piano since she was eight and has been classically trained most of her life. Eventually, when I adopted the twins, they started to play piano and dance as well.  There is always an endless parade of music and dance teachers coming and going in our house. And then we add to that Djing as Estere showed a keen interest in learning. She started taking DJ lessons and took it very seriously.

Madonna and Mercy onstage performing “Bad Girl.”

Each of the children has their own moment in the show. Mercy James playing piano during “Bad Girl” was a highlight. Any back story on how that all came together?

I saw a strange poetic juxtaposition of hedonism, erotic exploration emerging into the light of Mercy, sitting stoically at her grand piano playing Chopin as she beckoned me towards her, making me think about the choices I have made in my life.  Singing “Bad Girl” was kind of a confession, not an apology, and I felt we had an unspoken understanding of what was happening.

Stella dancing during “Don’t Tell Me.”

Stella and Mercy.

Stella performs in “Don’t Tell Me,” which is a big number during the show. How was she with learning the choreography?

Stella, who I would say is my shyest child, comes alive on stage, and I love having her as my little cowgirl. But she happens to be an incredible fine artist, and I’m hoping that she follows in the footsteps of Rocco who after being a B-boy, skater, and graffiti artist has really come into his own as an incredible painter.

David and Madonna performing onstage.

David during the show’s finale.

David singing a verse during “Mother and Father” was fantastic. Has he expressed any interest in following in your footsteps with a musical career? He had originally only played guitar at the beginning of the tour. Did it take some convincing to get him to sing?

“Mother and Father” is one of my favorite moments in the show because it gave me a chance to not only honor my mother and her memory but also to honor David’s mother and her memory. He has always wanted to sing and play guitar.  He loves being on stage. This is nothing new. I love that we both get to sing to our mothers. Much of the show is about motherhood, family, and the importance of that in my artistic life.

Estere showing off her moves.

Estere, backstage in a “Britney Spears” t-shirt.

How did Estere get so into ballroom? Does she have any vogue mentors (aside from you)?

While Estere was learning how to DJ she became interested in ballroom competitions and just by luck, one of my choreographer’s assistants, Ivy Mugler, has her own ballroom house called House of Mugler.  She started taking Estere aside during rehearsals in another room, and within a couple of weeks she was doing death drops and spins and surprising us with her ability.  So, of course we had to turn that section of the show into Estere’s Ball.

Because this tour is a celebration of your entire career, did you kids learn or realize anything new about you?

I think what my children learned the most in this year of rehearsing and performing is that if you want to follow your dreams, you have to work hard for them.  And if all of them choose something different later in life, they will never forget this year of blood, sweat, and tears.

David, Stella, Mercy and Estere.

Estere studying.

The tour just wrapped up its U.S. dates. With five shows in Mexico City coming up and the huge free concert in Rio, what’s going through your mind right now?

This show was created for an indoor arena. Transforming and adapting it to perform outdoors on the beach, with no roof in Rio is going to be quite an undertaking and full of surprises. God willing, we will pull it off, and it will be an experience they will never forget.

Chinese woman posing for photo dies after fall from edge of crater on Indonesian volcano

A Chinese woman died after and falling off the edge of a crater while posing for a photo on an Indonesian volcano known for its popular “blue fire” phenomenon .

Huang Lihong, 31, and her husband Zhang Yong were in the East Java province on a guided tour when the incident took place. The duo, in their bid to watch the sunrise, had climbed to the edge of the crater of Ijen – a volcano tourism park in the region, reported Hongxing News.

According to the police, she plummeted from a height of 75m and died from the impact of her fall. The death has been marked as an accident, police officials said.

Initially, she was maintaining a safe distance of two to three metres away from the edge of the cliff while taking the photos, the tour guide said.

He added that he had warned the couple about the dangerous points.

However, Lihong then started moving backwards to take a photo closer to a tree for a backdrop of bare straggly branches, the guide said.

She accidentally stepped on her long and flowing clothing while walking backwards, causing her to fall off the cliff, according to reports.

It is not immediately clear if she was wearing a skirt or a dress.

The Ijen volcano is known for its “blue fire” caused by the blue light emitted from the combustion of sulfuric gases.

In 2018, scores of people were forced to evacuate their homes and at least 30 people were hospitalised after the volcano started to emit toxic gases.

Mount Ijen regularly releases small amounts of noxious gases but the site stays open to the public.

Indonesia is home to around 130 active volcanoes. Millions of Indonesians live and work near volcanoes, largely because of the fertile farming soil.

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LIV Golf not going anywhere; “totally separate” from PGA Tour, PIF negotiations

Speaking ahead of LIV Golf’s Adelaide event in his native Australia, Greg Norman offered his perspective on the state of the game.

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Since LIV Golf launched in the spring of 2022, golf has been in flux, with the game’s best players competing on two separate circuits.

Many other issues exist within this reality, too. Money, equity, and, given who LIV Golf’s beneficiary is, moral issues and geopolitical ramifications have all bled into the sport.

Nevertheless, in an attempt to rectify this, PGA Tour brass and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) established a framework agreement on Jun. 6, 2023 , that not only shocked the sporting world but also set a pathway for the two sides to come together and re-establish a unified golf tour. Negotiations have occurred since then, but a finalized deal remains far away.

Yet, LIV Golf did not appear within that framework agreement then, and they do not have any influence on those negotiations now, according to LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman .

“I would love to give you insight, but I don’t have any. We at LIV are totally separate from that part of the negotiation,” Norman said in South Australia ahead of this week’s LIV Golf Adelaide event.

“We at LIV are a standalone company being invested in by the same investor interested in the game of golf. Our investor wanted to invest in LIV because he loved the opportunity of the franchise model, what he could do with it, and how we could build it out on a global platform.”

Since last June, Norman has continued to champion LIV Golf’s cause, indicating on numerous occasions that its strength as a start-up league has never been stronger.

Nobody knows how LIV will look or how it will fit into professional golf’s new structure should the PGA Tour and the PIF strike a deal.

But Norman remains as confident in LIV Golf as he ever has. He said he received numerous compliments at Augusta National , where he lingered among the patrons at this year’s Masters Tournament . Norman said dozens of people approached him there and told him they love what he and LIV Golf have accomplished.

“The support, the recognition, the comments that were made, it was almost unanimous for three straight days walking around with people,” Norman said.

“To see it and to hear it and to hear the comments they made about what’s happening to the game of golf and the go that LIV has brought to the game of golf, it was very, very strong for me. It was a very powerful three days.”

Norman, who envisioned a global golf tour in the mid-1990s, has seen that dream become a reality through LIV. He has helped bring golf to different places around the world often neglected by the PGA Tour and other major tours, such as Singapore, Thailand, and his native Australia.

In its first full year of operation last year, the event in Adelaide welcomed 77,000 fans, making it LIV’s most successful event of 2023. The “Watering Hole,” which has drawn comparisons to TPC Scottsdale’s famous par-3 16th , was a smashing success, too.

Over 100,000 spectators are expected at the South Australia tournament this week.

“This event here from last to this year is the benchmark for LIV,” Norman said.

“We get all the other events, 13 events around the world, to take a look at what we’ve delivered here, what Adelaide has delivered, what the state government has delivered, and what the local community and the region have delivered, and you go. It can be done.”

Norman’s focus remains on LIV, not on the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour.

“I don’t know what’s going on over there,” Norman added.

“I really don’t want to know what’s going on over there because we are so fixated on growing and developing and building out what LIV is today and looking and doing our schedule for 2025 and going into 2026. Our responsibility is to look after our people, our players, and where we want to go.”

Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.

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