Miller's Gambler Mindset Spurs Masters Lead Share
Johnny Miller used an 11th hour grip change and a relaxed mindset to post a 3 under 69 at Augusta National, sharing first round lead with Greg Norman Lon Hinkle and Curtis Strange. The tweak yielded his best Masters opening, aided by calm play with Fuzzy Zoeller, as 17 of 82 players broke par in windy conditions.
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Golf stars chase Masters title amid tough links
Aiken Standard notes par of 72 under severe pin placements soft fairways and gusty wind. Leaders include Nicklaus Simons Aoki Graham Cook Holtgrieve Green with others like Watson Crenshaw Pate and Jacobsen close. Ballesteros fades as field tightens behind.
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Palmer thwarts day as Holtgrieve shines at Masters
Augusta AP Arnold Palmer 51 struggles with time as Rae's Creek bogeys haunt him on the 13th. Amateur Jim Holtgrieve 33, in his second Masters, fires a 2 under 70 and revels in the crowd while Palmer laments the 13th hole. Holtgrieve earns praise as a rising player.
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Pressure on Augusta's 18th demands calm under watchful eyes
Palmetto Golf Club pro Henry Bryant explains the final hole at Augusta National tests nerves with a crowd of 20 000 to 30 000 watching. He advises staying right of bunkers and fading the tee shot to set up a 160 to 170 yard approach. Viewers can watch CBS Sunday at 3 30 p.m.
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Crapps Relieves To Split Twinbill For USC Aiken
USC Aiken defeated Augusta College 6 5 in the finale after Kenny Crapps came in with bases loaded and no outs in the fourth, shutting down Augusta over the final 3 1 3 innings to seal a split following Augusta's 9 0 win in the opener. Crapps, sidelined by elbow and back trouble, said his return felt strong with no pain as he helped the Pacers even their record at 22 9 1 heading into a game against Savannah State. Augusta drops to 23 7, ending an eight game win streak.
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Jackets Kick The Habit In Dealing Aiken A Shocker
North Augusta edged Aiken 8 7 in Region 3 AAAA action at Riverview Park after trailing 6 0 in the first inning. Mack Cobb led the Jackets with key plays as North Augusta overturned the early deficit and avoided a third straight region loss.
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Polo Teams Vie For Post Cup at Whitney Field
Three father and son combinations lead their polo teams into Sunday's William Post Cup round robin at Whitney Field off Mead Avenue south of Aiken. Action starts at 3 with nine quarters. Teams include Bostwick family of Aiken, Mannings Wildwood, and Boyd Corey squads.
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