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The quote says that golf clubs may be described with human-like parts, but they are still objects that do not behave like people. It contrasts playful language with the reality that the tools are just equipment. The point is that naming parts of the club does not make it human.
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Originally said in English.
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About Steve Rushin
American journalist, sportswriter and novelist
Steve Rushin is an American journalist, sportswriter, and novelist. He was named the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association’s 2005 National Sportswriter of the Year, and he has been a four-time finalist for the National Magazine Award. His work spans journalism, sports writing, and fiction, which has made him a familiar byline in American sports media. He is best known for writing about sports and related subjects with the voice of a magazine writer who moves easily between reporting and observation.
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