Floyd Opens PGA Lead With 63 In Tulsa Heat
Ray Floyd shot a record 7-under 63 at Southern Hills to lead the PGA Championship by three strokes after the first round. He drained nine straight pars, tied the 18-hole major scoring mark, and set the course record amid 100-degree heat. Tom Watson finished with 72, while Bob Gilder and Greg Norman were two back at 66. Fred Couples also surged with a back-nine 29.
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Arraya Upsets Wilander At U S Open Clay Court
Peru's Pablo Arraya defeated third seed Mats Wilander in straight sets 7-6 7-6 at the U S Open Clay Court, using hard forehands and sharp drop shots. Arraya, 20, ranked 44th, handed Wilander his first loss in the third round amid a Swede-heavy field at Indianapolis.
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Tomchin Eyes Telegraph Tourney Return With Consistent Form
Greg Tomchin, 22, gives himself a hopeful shot at the 13th Daily Telegraph Area Golf Championship at Fincastle CC. He recalls leading after round one two years ago and finishing fifth in 1981. He plans to keep his driver in play and relies on a low practice routine while anticipating fast greens and tough par threes.
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Tomchin Aims For Top 15 In Local Golf Tourney
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