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How Bellevue University recruited a 61-year-old to its golf team

Don Byers has already heard all the cinematic comparisons. About how his story is part-"Old School," part-"Caddyshack," and a whole lot of "Back to School."

He insists, though, that there's at least one minor difference between himself and the Rodney Dangerfield character from the latter cult classic who left the business world to return to college and perform the triple-lindy.

"I'm not a diver," he deadpans, then offers his infectious laugh.

Byers is a golfer -- and this spring, the 61-year-old will be a collegiate golfer, competing alongside teammates four decades younger than him at Bellevue University in Nebraska.