Heat on Tiger Woods as majors chase begins at Southern Hills
Tiger Woods arrived at Southern Hills for the PGA Championship amid extreme heat with 21 cooling fans ordered for greens. He faces a major drought despite 67 career wins and recent form, hoping to finally secure the year’s final major after near misses at Augusta, Oakmont, Carnoustie, and the British Open.
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Pocahontas Amateur veteran aims for near finish at Fincastle
Lee, longtime coal foreman turned golfer, reflects on starting in 1965 and building his game amid mine work and practice at Gary Country Club. He recalls three third-place Pocahontas finishes, near wins in 1994, and plans to compete in the 38th Pocahontas Men's Amateur at Fincastle Country Club, sponsored by First Century Bank and WVVA-TV.
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Ex Buckeye leads at Greenbrier in WV Amateur
Jared Jones opened a hot day with five birdies on the front nine and sits 4-under for the West Virginia Amateur after a steady back nine, three strokes ahead of Anthony Beale who rose with birds and an eagle before a late miscue. Defending champ Pat Carter faltered amid a verbal flare as late rounds continued.
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Quinn Ends Holdout Signs Five Year Browns Deal
Brady Quinn signed a five year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday night ending an 11 day holdout. The $20.2 million deal with $7.75 million guaranteed could reach $30 million with incentives, and it leaves him unlikely to win the starting job amid a two man battle with Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson.
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