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played in non-PGA sponsored tournaments and one PGA-sponsored
tournament. During 1990 through 1996, Constant won between four
and five tournaments, none of which was sponsored by the PGA,
with his largest share of the winnings in a single tournament at
$2,000. During 1994 through 1996, Constant suffered a series of
illnesses and injuries that affected his ability to participate
in tournaments and consequently his earning potential. In 1994,
Constant suffered from a lingering viral infection. Due, in
part, to this illness, Constant started but failed to finish PGA
tour qualifying school in 1994.6 In 1995, he suffered first a
sprained wrist and then a broken hand. In 1996, Constant broke
his leg. He did not attend the PGA tour qualifying school in
either 1995 or 1996. Due to his physical injuries and the
demands of his position as a golf instructor, Constant did not
participate in any golf tournaments from March 1995 through
December 1995. Although Constant made virtually no progress in
gaining entrance into the PGA from 1994 through 1996, Dr.
DeMattia's support remained unwavering.
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of methods by which a player can qualify for play in PGA-
sponsored tournaments.
6 Petitioners submitted no evidence regarding Constant's
performance at the PGA tour qualifying school in 1991 through
1993 and in 1997.
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