Watson Seeks Confidence Boost Ahead of U S Open Title Defense
Tom Watson, defending champion at the 83rd U S Open at Oakmont, admits a rough season, with only three weeks left in qualifying. He has not won since last year's chip-in win over Jack Nicklaus and ranks 20th for Ryder Cup selection. Watson aims to reset swing, rebuild confidence, and turn around form during the peak season.
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Local CSRA Swim League Opens With Three Aiken Teams
Aiken Swim Association Fermata Club and Hammond Hills begin CSRA League action tonight at area pools. ASA Coach Todd Laliberte, a Citadel swimmer, leads about 70 members with strong 8 and under numbers but only three 15 18 girls. Fermata Coach Edward Giard notes solid older swimmers led by Richard Sturm and Molly Rankin while butterfly depth is light. Hammond Hills coach Gary Ross predicts a hopeful 5 3 season aided by sisters Ericka and Jacqueline Strom and a solid 8 11 12 age group contingent.
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Aiken Swim Association
Fermata Club
Hammond Hills
Todd Laliberte
Citadel
ASA
Laliberte
Fermata
Edward Giard
Richard Sturm
Molly Rankin
Kim Hay
Alison Rankin
Andrea Barnes
Stan Hay
Giard
Clemson
Gary Ross
North Augusta
Strom Sisters
Ericka
Jacqueline
Ross
Swim Schedule Summary by Month and Venue
READABLE schedule details for June and July list meets and locations. PORTMOUTH AREA clubs include Brynwood Westlake Hammond Hills Kingston Montclair Watervale Glennwood Woodbridge and Aiken Swim Association. Specific dates cover June 14 21 23 28 and July 7 9 12 14 19 26 30 with events like Relays and All Star meets.
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Fermata
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Montclair- Watervale
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Glennwood-Woo Ridge
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Montclair-Watervale
Carlisle tops Aiken SERTOMA Michelob Classic in dominant win
Mike Carlisle, a former Clemson golfer, captured first in the eighth annual Aiken SERTOMA Michelob Classic at Palmetto Golf Club with a 135 two day total after a 64 and 71. Len Yaun trailed by 11 strokes as Don Ropp led the Senior division. Hrubala posted 78 in Big I qualifiers and eyed North Augusta Junior Invitational amid a busy junior golf week.
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Robbie Hrubala
Palmetto Golf Club
Clemson
Carlisle
Len Yaun
Don Ropp
Hrubala
Charles Rymer
Mid-Carolina Country Club
Prosperity
California
Aiken High
Lexington
Carolina
Georgia
North Augusta
North Augusta Country Club
Randy Sapp
Jeff Pope
David Steed
Steed Leads Qualifying in Junior World Golf Trials
Chip Shots Steed who won state honors yesterday competed in Lexington and Columbia qualifying rounds for the Junior World Golf Tournament. He noted strong competition and will play in Augusta City Junior and a Chanticleer course event in Greenville before summer duties.
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Columbia
Hrubala
Lexington
Michael Steed
Greenville
Chanticleer
North Augusta
Midland Valley Country Club
Midland Valley Men’s Golf Association
John Greco
Ray McKenck
Roman Sonsara
Sol Steinberg
Todd Brennan
McKendrick
Corley Smith
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