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Associated Press sports writer covering Nebraska, Big Ten and national college sports issues. eolson@ap.org

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Associated Press sports writer based in Omaha, Neb., who covers college football, basketball and much more.

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103-year-old Omaha man discovers passion for golf late in life, still chases birdies and beats pals

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By Eric Olson Verified
| Anchorage Daily News Verified
Bob Walls, a 103-year-old golfer, tees off on the third hole at Steve Hogan Golf Course in Omaha, Neb., Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Olson) OMAHA, Neb. — Bob Walls was getting set to tee off on the first hole at his home course last week when his partners interrupted his pre-shot routine. “Get back here, man,” James King said. “We’re playing blues today,” Dawn Dozier added. Walls wasn’t having it. “When you’re over 100, you can hit from anywhere you want,” he told them.
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Still Playing at 103 Golf

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By Eric Olson Verified
| Mid Florida Newspapers Verified
State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyomingPuerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed...
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103-year-old Omaha man discovers passion for golf late in life, still chases birdies and beats pals

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By Eric Olson Verified
| The Courier Verified
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