Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Kayla could not afford golf clubs that were are nice as Laura's, because _ was broke.

Choice 1: Kayla could not afford golf clubs that were are nice as Laura's, because Kayla was broke.
Choice 2: Kayla could not afford golf clubs that were are nice as Laura's, because Laura was broke.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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