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LPGA Tour Rookies Fassi and Knight Learn the Ropes
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LPGA Tour Rookies Fassi and Knight Learn the Ropes

Abigail Dove
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LPGA Tour Rookies Fassi and Knight Learn the Ropes
SI Kids

LPGA Tour Rookies Fassi and Knight Learn the Ropes

Kid Reporter Abigail Dove spoke with LPGA Tour rookies Maria Fassi and Cheyenne Knight about what it's like to be a first-year pro.

Abigail Dove

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