Nicklaus and Watson Lead British Open Field in England
Nicklaus and Watson head a reduced American contingent at the 110th Open Championship in Sandwich England The event with about 400000 in prizes opens at Royal St Georges on a redesigned 6829 yard par 70 course critics say the venue has been Americanized by new watering systems The Open pits modernization against tradition as Trevino and Watson warn of shifts in the old course and new conditions amid coarse traffic access concerns
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Palmer wins U S Seniors playoff to extend golf career
Arnold Palmer, 51, defeated Billy Casper and Bob Stone in an 18 hole playoff for the U S Seniors title in Birmingham Michigan. The win followed a tense playoff and came as Palmer prepared for the British Open, where he arrived late after a delayed flight path.
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Bridegroom Hoch chases consecutive Quad Cities Open crown
COAL VALLEY Ill AP Bridegroom Scott Hoch seeks a second Quad Cities Open title joining PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman as only players to win back to back. Hoch, 25, just married Sally Young opens defense of his 200,000 event Thursday at Oakwood CC after a standout 1981 season. Curtis Strange and Hoch top a 155 player field. Hoch aims to repeat his 1981 performance posting records and a 14 under par 266 victory margin.
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Sally Little Seeks Repeat Win at Meadow Brook Classic
Sally Little, 29, from South Africa, seeks to defend a LPGA title in the four day 125000 dollar WII Classic at Meadow Brook Club Jericho New York. She faces Judy Rankin Debbie Austin and top money leaders including Kathy Whitworth JoAnne Carner Amy AlcottPat Bradley Beth Daniel Jan Stephenson while Nancy Lopez Melton sits out. Little has 10 career wins and three this year and says she wants to repeat a victory to prove herself.
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