Kite grew up on a farm and was introduced to golf by his father. For more news that golfers everywhere are talking about, follow@golf_comon Twitter, like us onFacebook, and subscribe toour YouTube video channel. Stephanie, 33, was a gymnast (on a national championship team). The Masters is coming up in a few weeks. Disc golf is the latest sport emerging in popularity. Tom Kite (66) and Bruce Fleisher (66) tied for third at 204, while Gil Morgan (64) and Allen Doyle (68) tied for fifth at 205. Not Tom Kite. [fetch instagram= display=posts show=2 ]. Walker was the only player to break par in the tournament, the first of three on the Women's Senior Golf Tour this year. WebGenealogy for Tom Kite (1865 - 1955) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Fifty years ago this June, Kite made his PGA Tour debut at the U.S. Open at Hazeltine. I love doing stuff with Ben, and during the time Christy was battling cancer, Ben and Julie were so supportive. Needless to say, he definitely couldve done without bare back, and a weird 80s tablecloth, bandanna folded, dick covering. He was a real curmudgeon, but he seemed like a curmudgeon when he was in his 30s. He feels he can still win that major. ''The Open was really tough on him, the most down I`ve seen him. It appears your browser may be outdated. I know how many hours I worked and put in, but you cant get in a pissing match with anybody in the media. When he gets back to Austin on Tuesday, Kite probably will stay at home with Christy and his three children: Stephanie, age 8, and twins David and Paul, age 5. Not bad for a self-described former European Tour journeyman. So fly away Mrs. Kite go meet your maker until we all meet again. WebTom Kite talks about his iconic pitch-in on the par-3 seventh hole at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links during the final round of the 1992 U.S. Open, which propelled him to victory. Kite was born in McKinney, Texas. Levet captured a four-man playoff that also featured Robert Karlsson and Mathias Gronberg of Sweden and David Howell of England. He turned professional in 1972 and has been a consistent money winner ever since. ''This doesn`t bring it back, but it helps.''. He`s also helped some of our guys who turned pro, like Bob Estes.''. [8], Kite was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.[9]. I never got comfortable with contacts. Phils that way probably more than Tiger. I was with him three weeks ago. ''Hopefully, you are the same person you were brought up to be before you were successful,'' said Christy Kite, Tom`s wife of 14 years. After graduation, she returned to Las Vegas where she taught middle school math and science. Christy is survived by her husband, Tom Kite Jr., their children, Stephanie Kite Jones and her husband Kight Jones of Birmingham, Alabama, Paul Christopher Kite of New York, New York, and David Thomas Kite, his wife Hunter Feemster Kite of Charleston, South Carolina, and their daughter, Adaya Leigh Kite. Down the fairway, on the green. They have a flair for beauty, elegance, romance, affection and refinement. Privacy Policy. sister. Give your pooch a comfy place to nap at a discount. Mr Kite, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I met him in 83 at the Doral before the tournament. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. Our heart felt sympathy to you and your family. As different as we are and as our games are, the fact our careers are so similar is ironic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 1. What would you have done if you hadnt become a professional golfer? Therell be a lot of pin placements that change how the holes are played. We were in fourth place going into the last round. Kite himself has won 13 tournaments, including three in this year. The day I first met Mrs. Kite I knew she was a person who lived life to the fullest. Shes an administrator with a church in Alabama. I went to ASU with Christy and shared at suite on the Chi Omega floor with her. I forgot about the rule, Kite said. As Kite defeated Payne Stewart on the second hole of a playoff last Sunday, Christy could be seen on the telecast crying in the background. Kite was the first in Tour history to reach $6 million, $7 million, $8 million, and $9 million in career earnings. You played on seven Ryder Cup teams and won or kept the trophy five times, but you were the captain when the U.S. team lost at Valderrama in 1997 and got a lot of criticism. Tom - My sincere condolences to you and your family. The Austin American-Statesmans Kirk Bohls reports Christy was a fine player as well and competed in college at Arizona State. He earned more than $11 million on the tour and finished in the top 10 of a major championship 26 times. Hed win his very first junior tournament there just five years later at age 11. How hard has this all been on you? Christy KITE Obituary (1951 - 2015) - Austin, TX - Austin Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. You lost two majors to Woods and Jack Nicklaus, probably the two greatest golfers ever. Quit? Zodiac Sign: Tom Kite is a Sagittarius. But he just couldn't keep pace with Rachels despite closing with a 66. We competed against each other for so long, obviously we hated each other, right? WebAmerican golfer Tom Kite at home with his wife Christy in Austin, Texas, circa 1989. She avidly supported her husband, who won the 1992 U.S. Open and 18 other PGA tournaments overall and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002. Heres more on the rule affecting Kites status this season. But Tiger was wilder. He was one of the hardest grinders there ever was.. The guy who has the lowest score. Kite is an avid fly fisherman and enjoys playing tennis. Tiger was the Masters champion that year, Davis won the PGA, and Justin Leonard won the British Open. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, Haven't seen Christy Kite in many years, but she touched my life. If I get healed up, Ill play 20 to 22 tournaments. Ruling Planet: Tom Kite has a ruling planet of Jupiter and has a ruling planet of Jupiter and by astrological associations Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. Watson retired from competitive golf in 2019 after an almost 50-year career during which he won 70 titles and twice captained the United States in the Ryder Cup. Just married @LeslieAnneWade @TomWatsonPGA pic.twitter.com/UX2Z70PzPj, LeslieAnne Wade (@LeslieAnneWade) July 9, 2022. WebTom Kite was born on December 9, 1949 (age 72) in McKinney, Texas, United States. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1951. Marilyn and I are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Tom Kite Sr., who handles his son`s business affairs, declined to discuss specifics but said he invests money in stocks, bonds and real estate, including a 522-acre ranch in Salado, Tex. Thomas Oliver Kite Jr. (born December 9, 1949) is an American professional golfer and golf course architect. I used to watch you and Christy work hours into the night practicing, and once saw your family at the Xmas decorations program in the Texas Capital. By signing up, you agree to the People who are born with Jupirer as the ruling planet are optimistic and have a big appetite for life. The slopes of the green are such so its such an advantage to be in an ideal spot. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. Published by Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2015. He and Christy have taken only one vacation during the time they have been married, a Caribbean cruise last winter. Champions Tour president Greg McLaughlin sent a tweet Saturday confirming the news: The Champions Tour family mourns the passing of Christy Kite last evening. In January 1975 after school, while playing golf with her mother at the Desert Inn CC, she met her husband; Tom Kite Jr. After marriage in October 1975, Christy traveled the PGA Tour with Tom and was with him throughout his Tour career. I think he`ll cut back to maybe 20 tournaments a year so he can spend more time at home, but he`ll still be out there a lot. If Kite rakes in easy money with endorsements and clinics, he apparently makes an effort to earn it. Bobs a renowned sports psychologist, of course. In other words, if he can finish inside the top half of an official, non-team event top-39 or better this week his status will be reinstated. Because I wasnt Seve (Ballesteros). Kite currently plays the over 50s Champions Tour, where he has ten victories including one senior major, The Countrywide Tradition. Well, I won the U.S. Open in 92. [6][7] He finished the tournament tied for 12th. The popular bag is available in a zesty neon yellow and pastel pink. Yeah. Kite lives in a nice upper-middle-class home in the Davenport Ranch subdivision adjacent to the Austin Country Club west of town, but he could afford much better. The 7 best golf scenes from The Simpsons", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tom_Kite&oldid=1069127652, Ryder Cup competitors for the United States, Winners of men's major golf championships, Winners of senior major golf championships, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Most consecutive cuts made 15 (1986 PGA 1990 U.S. Open), Longest streak of top-10s 2 (four times), This page was last edited on 31 January 2022, at 19:10. But he had to decide not to dwell on it. The jury is still out about Tiger. My whole world turned upside down. When is Tom Kites birthday? Kite, once described as golf`s version of the little engine that could-he stands only 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 155 pounds-has an uncanny ability to focus his attention on his most immediate task. The 73-year-old American golfer has done well thus far. He was always known as a very consistent player. When they had a chance to get something right, they choked. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. The education details are not available at this time. People dont call Phil Mickelson a grinder partly because he takes so many risks. He is a celebrity golfer. My hat's off to him. I dont know why people would put that in any kind of negative connotation. Chinese Zodiac: Tom Kite was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Like Scott Hoch and Lee Jantzen and Jeff Maggert. She was a special person and a joy to know. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. Who knew? It did something to peoples perception of me, but not mine. It was disappointing, though. So sorry to hear that she is gone. Sarah Kite. Skipper Steely (Paris, Texas), Thoughts and love from the Perry family. Tom Kite, the 1989 PGA Tour player of the year, is about as unpretentious as they come. Kite has less involvement with the men`s team. I met your wife at the TPC at Dearborn Michigan when you were playing and she was a wonderful and gracious person. The strengths of this sign are being generous, idealistic, sense of humor, while weaknesses can be to promise more than can deliver, impatient and say anything no matter how undiplomatic. Greg McLaughlin (@TWFGMac) January 24, 2015, Christy Kite died Friday in Austin form cancer. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Weve never not been close. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He doesnt throw away shots. Sandy is probably one of the best caddies on the Sr. Tour or PGA. Walker tops senior women -- Colleen Walker won the Hy-Vee Classic in Johnston, Iowa, finishing with a 74 for a three-stroke victory in the 36-hole senior tournament. I love you Mr. Kite and i hope you stay strong and reflect on a brilliant life, a brilliant life you gave to Christy and the great memories you shared with her, family, and friends. WebTom Kite - The One-Piece Takeaway Randy Davis 74K views 12 years ago The INSIDE OVER THE TOP Swing! I dont think anybody will have an advantage because nobodys played this golf course except Jordan (Spieth, Jason Dufner and Jimmy Walker). David, 30, (who played at South Carolina) is the teaching pro at Stone Ferry, built around a ferry crossing during the Revolutionary War in Charleston, S.C. Hes been there five years. Trants? Are you going to keep designing golf courses? The couple has two children. Move over pickleball. Ellen Armer. Out of 13 possible points, we got 1, where most people would have said wed have gotten nine or 10. Tom and Family, Cathy and I are so sorry to learn of Christy's passing.She was always so kind to all who knew her. Coody still laughs at me and says, I didnt even think Tom would ever get the ball on the tee (shakes his hand, trembling). Elaine Crosby and Dale Eggeling tied for second at 145. But its a really good course because hes all about angles. Tom Kite was born on the 9th of December, 1949. Seven holes, eight maybe. Private. Alice Dagg. She was nice to all. Id have said steady. I did a lot of things really well. I was six hours short when Ieft school, and I took two upper-level management courses. Everyone talks about how bad Tiger started (40 on the front nine but 30 after the turn for a 70), but I think I shot a 76 or a 77 that day. Oh, he was tremendous. Copyright 1996 - She was teaching junior high math. Kite, who knows Hattori`s Japanese coach, apparently shed enough favorable light on UT that the coach helped her decide on attending school in Austin. I had the privilege of meeting her and talking to her on several occasions at your tournaments or David's. AUSTIN, TEX. Bill Moretti, co-director of the Academy of Golf at Lakeway, worked with Kite during a corporate outing in St. Louis this year and was impressed. It was a beautiful shot to about three feet for a birdie. I think the guys will like it. I finished second three times at the Masters and I had a bunch of top 10s (12). Kite, who has taken an interest in golf course architecture, helped design the River Place course near Ranch Road 2222 northwest of Austin. In the next week, I finished fourth at the Westchester, and I had a chance to win. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. You can also find out who is Tom Kite dating now and celebrity dating histories at CelebsCouples. But last season he played just 11 tournaments and earned $26,476. and The eight-time major champion got hitched Saturday in New Jersey, marrying Duff played it early in the year with a lot of wind. SUNRIVER Sandy Jones is commonly mistaken for Tom Kites daughter. Deborah Couples was awarded $52,000 a month in alimony, a ruling Couples appealed. While my wife Cathy and I did not know her as well as Tom she was so friendly to us when we moved to Austin in 1995. Discover what happened on this day. 7-Oct-1981) But Tiger and Davis (Love), they didnt perform. Tommy, My condolences to you and the rest of the family. Part of the reason Kite may have accepted having his exempt status suspended technically, he qualifies through the all-time points, all-time money and Hall of Fame categories is that he can receive unlimited sponsor exemptions. She's in a better place - I know you know that. When did you play at the Masters for the first time? He is also a member of the board of directors for the First Tee, a youth golf program. I couldve signed my scorecard incorrectly or not signed it at all and been DQed and still have my status.. Tiger went 1-3-1; Davis and Justin were both 0-4. Thinking of you & your family. Be well my friend. Ms. Wade served as a Senior Vice President of Communications at CBS Sports and currently works with the Endeavor agency and for White Tee Partners, a women-owned marketing agency she co-founded. When did yall meet? ''This is my greatest year, but it could have been better, except for one round in June,'' Kite said Sunday after winning the Nabisco. And when he got his putter going, youd better look out. (It was a 77.) It was such a pleasure to work with you both on the Kid's Classic Golf Tournament and I am grateful to have had the priviledge to watch Christy in action. Tom has never let stardom get to his head. You know there was a weird rumor once that you two didnt get along. We lost by a point. Her 2-under-par 142 total at the Hyperion Field Club was worth $75,000. I dont know. My heartfelt sympathy to you all and wishing you peace of heart. How hes won that many tournaments and that many majors, its hard to say, but I think hes underrated. I walked 18 holes with Tom a week before the tournament. What did that major do for your confidence? Everyone remembers your lob wedge chip shot for a birdie on No. He and Dick Coop. ''. Christy Kite, the wife of Texas Longhorn golfing great Tom Kite, died Friday night after a three-year battle with cancer. May your memories of a wonderful life togehter, live on in your hearts. Samual Kite. Mrs. Kite was a wonderful loving caring, thoughtful person, mother, wife, and human being. Pauls living in New York, acting, trying to do Broadway and off-Broadway. WebBrowse 26 stephanie kite photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. She was 63. Why would I listen to anybody telling me how much talent I have? He plays daring shots. In 1989 he was named PGA of America Player of the Year; in 1981 the Golf Writers Association Player of the Year, the Vardon Trophy winner in 1981 and 1982, Bob Jones Award recipient in 1979 and Golf Digest Rookie of the Year in 1973. I didnt play worth a darn last year, but you know what? Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. There was that chip-in on 7, but I hit a wedge on the par-5 14 that was just magical. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hell use a wedge or a 9-iron on 1, 14. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Above all, he has remained centered on his family. Tom Kite was born on December 9, 1949, in Austin, Texas. Wife:Christy (one daughter, twin sons) Daughter:Stephanie Lee (b. God Bless you and your family.Sheila Schmidt, RN, Mr Kite (Tom). CUT = missed the halfway cut JUMP TO: Tom Kites biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos, net worth, and popularity. This large dog bed is on sale for $30 at Amazon today, Get a free Zelda gift when you pre-order Tears of the Kingdom, The Home Depot has mulch on sale for as little as $2 per bag, The lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is restocked with new colors. You lost to Tiger Woods in 1997 when he won his first Masters and went 18 under par. His height is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m). People who are born on a Friday are social, have self-confidence, and and a generous personality. ''For a superstar, he`s an ordinary person,'' Moretti said. It was nice to win that and TPC, and I understand that allowed me to get in the Hall of Fame. I was a business major. Shes Australian Bassett began acting at age 14 in Australia. He already has another one lined up for the Hoag Classic next week in Newport Beach, California, and then he will re-assess his plans. Although our time together was short, we remember her with fondness. ''His main goal is to spend some time with the kids,'' Christy said. Ive designed 14. I think I was straighter, and for a while I was a pretty good putter. Sympathies to Tom Kite and his entire family as his wife, Christy, passes following a long battle with cancer. Thoughts and prayers w/ Tom Kite, his son David, and daughter Stephanie on the passing of their beloved wife and mother, Christy #tooyoung You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. All rights reserved. Kite was eligible to play in this week's season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship, but he declined to participate. As a result, Kite sent his first letter requesting a sponsor exemption to tournament officials at the Tucson tournament, which begins Friday. They have a strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways. I think its a compliment. Ben and I tied for medalist honors. Ive played three (Champions Tour) tournaments so far. When Tiger won the Open at Bethpage, a writer I think it was Dave Anderson or Dan Jenkins wrote that Tiger plays shots that Hogan would never play, but Tiger has to play shots that Hogan didnt need to play. Itll probably be a southeast wind during the tournament. Play Tribute Movie. Kite tries to lead as normal a life as one can in his position. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. They cant see inside my heart or inside my gut. Champions Tour star Jerry Kelly supports wife's cancer battle. WebImpossibleKidd 27 days ago. 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God bless. She sounds like a splendid lady, exactly the sort of gal I'd expect you to share your life with. But they chose to make the decision that way. He is in good physical condition from regular workouts that include running and weightlifting. ''Neither of us comes from a background where people were around doing a lot of things for us.''. My sympathies to the Kite family and friends. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Then you have surgery on your right knee last November. Heres the actual language of this arcane rule that was implemented roughly 20 years ago, according to the PGA Tour Champions. He and Christy have taken only one vacation during the time they have The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Sorry to see her go early. Im still a pretty good player.. David Kite, 24, is the son of golfing great Tom Kite, winner of 19 PGA Tour events, the 1992 U.S. Open and the hearts of golf fans around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go to Tom and the entire Kite family. Charles Kite. We're not sure what to call the triangle-shaped shorts Tom Kite is wearing in this 1984 photo from a sports medicine lab in Los Angeles. CUT = missed the halfway cut She will be missed. Tom Kites mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It lasted probably two hours. Where he hit a 3-iron, hell hit an 8- or 9-iron now. I won the Atlanta tournament in 92 and a tournament in Europe. How much longer are you going to play competitive golf? Christy was one of the sweetest ladies we have met over our years on the PGA Tour together. He and Mack (Brown) were best friends. The 15 par-5 is reachable in two. ''The advice I remember most is, `Don`t worry about the money. I think any similarity between us is we work at whatever shot we have. It's a great win for him.". She was a very good golfer at Arizona State. I played really good, Ben played really good, and everybody else was pretty decent. Met her at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas. '', Nor has he allowed even the worst of times to kill his spirit. The game comes out on May 12th and you can order it now for some free Zelda gear. I was 48 years old when I had it done. So sorry for your loss, prayers are with you and family. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2020/02/26/why-did-world-golf-hall-of-famer-tom-kite-need-to-write-for-sponsor-exemption/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Phil Mickelson still hitting enough bombs to delay thoughts of Champions tour, Scott McCarron named 2019 PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, 2020-21 PGA Tour Champions schedule, results, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I drive it straight; Ben doesnt. Tom, I hope you and your family are bearing up alright. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Whos to say whats overachieving? What is a World Golf Hall of Famer with 19 PGA Tour victories, more than $27 million in earnings and more than 1,100 career combined starts as a professional doing asking for a sponsor invite into the PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic in Tucson, Arizona, this week? But they also say you accomplished so much because you were one of the hardest workers in golf. Her caring ways, her bubbly upbeat personality and she was so down to earth. Kite married his wife, Robin, in 1974. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. 97 was a weird year. They might use their driver on 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 13 and, if they go for it, 14 and 16. I dont know what happened. A regular donor to the Longhorn Foundation, which raises money for UT athletic programs, Kite rarely misses a basketball game when he is in town. She spent her early years in St. Louis, but prior to her senior year of high school she moved with her parents to Las Vegas, Nevada where she graduated from Las Vegas HS. I know what it is like to lose a love one. Your Texas golf teams in 1971-72 won back-to-back national championships and were rated the second-best of all time not long ago. The former World No. (He said it jokingly.) Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He competed in seven Ryder Cups and served as captain in 1997. A celebration of Christy's life will be held in the Smith Family Chapel at Riverbend Church on Tuesday, January, 27, 2015 at 11:00 am. Trorts? Christy was a good friend to us. A celebration of her life will be Tom Watson has a busy week ahead of him. The Austin American-Statesmans Kirk Bohls, I totally thought about keeping it: This pro was once mistakenly sent Greg Normans trophy, Tour Confidential: RBC Heritage drama, slow play, Jon Rahm the analyst. Alan Rhinehart. She will be missed by all. Then 10, 12, 13, 17, 15 and 18 will all be holes where they can use a lot of wedges. If he had been able to stay ahead he would have beaten Sam Snead's record as the oldest winner on the PGA Tour by three years, but he fell away to finish tied 13th, seven shots behind Sergio Garca. So sorry to hear about Kristy. Christy Lee Kite. I wish Id had it my whole career. She was always so cheerful, friendly & helpful. It looked like I might miss the cut, but I played good the next day. She will always be your angel now and watch over you. Tom, our condolences for your sad loss. At the time Im sure we both wanted to play it off. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. Levet wins -- Thomas Levet of France won the British Masters in Woburn, England, when he birdied the third playoff hole for his second career victory on the European tour. The woman behind Theres two opposing schools of thought on this: you either think this rule is a joke and Kite is an all-time great, a name golf fans still care to pay money to see and he deserves our admiration that hes still grinding and should be allowed to go out on his terms. We met in October 73 and got married in June 75. He was the Tour's leading money-winner in 1981 and 1989. Roger Chapman earned the right to be mentioned in the same sentence with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Hale Irwin. Know that you and your family will always be in our prayers..Al and Darleen Boudreaux. You finished second at Augusta three times and never won the Masters in 26 tries. The greater the person, the greater the loss. She was a wonderful person. Do some think you were an overachiever? Kite might not be around much, but he is considered an Austin treasure who does a commendable job representing the city and the University of Texas, his alma mater. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. "I felt I beat the guys I needed to beat. The scoring average portion of the Performance Guidelines shall not be applicable for those members who have a minimum of 50 combined (PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions) victories in tournaments awarding official money, or players in the All-Time Victory Category A.1 (i)(i). He doesnt like hitting balls. Now, it made him a little richer. Kite holds a unique record of making the cut for the first four U.S. The loss of your wife, Christy, was a terrible blow last year. Or you think this is a reasonable rule meant to protect the quality of the field and would tell Kite, Cmon, old man, your time has passed, and, in what is very much a closed shop, youre taking a spot from a more worthy player. 2023 www.statesman.com. 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