Scott Verplank
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"Scott Rachal Verplank" is an American professional golfer, who has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.

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It was a struggle, ... because I was terrible. I couldn't understand why I couldn't play as well as I played before I got sick.

I'd like to think I got it started.

The changes in treatment are like the difference in the space program, ... We went to the moon in '69. Now, we have the space shuttle, and we're talking about going back to the moon again.

Diabetes can slow you down. It can make your life different. But it doesn't have to stop you.

I don't remember a shot that I hit, ... But I remember every shot he hit.

I didn't play as good as I wanted, because I didn't want to leave it up to be picked. But I wanted to make this team. It will be fun playing for Jack, and it's fun to represent your country.

Diabetes can slow you down, ... It can make your life different. But it doesn't have to stop you. If you take good care of yourself, you can have dreams and aspirations.

I wouldn't pinpoint any tournament that I lost because of my condition, ... But it's an extra hurdle I have to jump every day.

They try to pair amateurs with past champions, ... I had a decent record as an amateur, and they paired me with a guy who had a decent record as a pro.