Zambos Returns to Fincastle Among Top Doctor Golfers
Dr. Phil Zambos of White Sulphur Springs enters the 2013 Pocahontas Men's Amateur at Fincastle on the Mountain as a notable physician golfer. A Wake Forest alum and West Virginia University medical graduate, he lists golf stars as former teammates and has ranked among golf doctors by Golf Digest. His biggest thrill is his son Nick’s basketball moment with Down syndrome, praised by Zambos as his greatest sports memory.
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O Dell extends lead at West Virginia Amateur after 66
Hurricane's Sam O'Dell fired a 6 under par 66 to move to 8 under and widen his advantage to four strokes at the West Virginia Amateur on the Greenbrier Course in White Sulphur Springs. Alan Cooke sits second at 4 under, with Thadd Obeeny and David Dent chasing.
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Greenbrier
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Vienna
Alan Cooke
Matt Cooke
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Woods eyes major drought end at Oak Hill
Tiger Woods arrived at Oak Hill focused on greens work after a seven shot WGC win, practicing chipping and putting with Steve Stricker. He seeks a major breakthrough amid a year of wins but lack of majors, recalling knee surgery, scandal, and a long drought since his 14th title.
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N.Y
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Brittain plans return to form at Pocahontas event
Brittain outlines a break from tournament golf and minor swing tweaks aiming to regain consistency before the Pocahontas in August. He recalls a long bond with Fincastle On The Mountain, first playing in 199? and winning his second Pocahontas crown in 2012, describing the hometown feel and familiar competitors.
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Amateur golf tournament set to begin August at Fincastle
The event features players from the tournament staff and many spectators cheering. The Men's Amateur starts on August 9 at Fincastle On The Mountain with First Century Bank as sponsor.
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Stewart undergoes surgery after Iowa sprint car crash
Tony Stewart underwent successful surgery to repair a broken right tibia and fibula from a sprint car crash in Iowa. He will need a second operation and remains hospitalized. Stewart-Haas named Max Papis as substitute driver for Watkins Glen race.
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N.C
Tony Stewart
Iowa
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Stewart-Haas Racing
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Watkins Glen
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Pocono Raceway
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