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Top-ranked amateur not rushing into pro golf career (The Associated Press)

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Maverick McNealy sounds like a normal college student trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life.

He just happens to be the top-ranked amateur golfer in the world.

''I've been really blessed at Stanford to have two very awesome opportunities,'' said McNealy, who just finished his junior season with the Cardinal. ''I have a chance to get a world-class education and a chance to play for one of the best golf teams in the country. To be honest, I don't know what I want to do come next year.''

It would be easy enough for a player of McNealy's stature to go the conventional route, turning pro sometime soon and embarking on a career that could lead to fame, fortune and golfing greatness.