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While the name of the trophy is a golf phrase attributed to American golfer [[wikipedia:John Daly (golfer)|John Daly]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.badgolfer.com/departments/jokes/golf-dictionary-g.htm|site=Bad Golfer|title=Golf Dictionary - What golf terms really mean|quote=To forget about all those "swing thoughts" and take a healthy rip at the ball. This phrase became popular after the prodigious swinger John Daly and his Herculean drives, won the 1991 PGA title at Crooked Stick. When asked about his style, Daly said, "I just grip it and rip it."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.leaderboard.com/GLOSSARY_GRIPITANDRIPIT|site=Leaderboard.com|title=GRIP IT AND RIP IT|quote=Slogan of the long-hitting John Daly. "I just grip it and rip it", is Daly's response when asked for pointers on how to launch a golf ball more than 300-yards.}}</ref> it may also be referencing Sir Dan's ability to rip his own arm off. | |||
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The ''Everybody's Golf 2'' press kit features several renders of Sir Dan. | The ''Everybody's Golf 2'' press kit features several renders of Sir Dan. |