Furyk wins first major Open in dramatic finish
Jim Furyk captures the U S Open at Olympia Fields edging out Stephen Leaney and others. Furyk missed a final six foot par putt that would have tied the record but still claimed the trophy as Woods struggles to defend. Furyk's grit and consistent iron play defined the tense final round.
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Open ends flat as Woods shoots 72 amid soft Olympia Fields
Tiger Woods posts a 2 over 72 in a rain-softened final round, following a 75 Saturday, leaving him tied for 20th. Mike Weir and Kenny Perry rally to third as Furyk dominates greens in regulation but bogeys finish, while players note the track played firm and fast earlier in the week.
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Furyk Captures U S Open Title By Three Shots At Olympia Fields
Jim Furyk won the U S Open with an 8 under 272, three strokes ahead of Stephen Leaney. The $1 080 000 prize boosted Furyk past Tiger Woods who finished 11 behind. Furyk’s steady final round featured clutch par saves and a late 14th hole iron to four ahead.
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Woods not a factor in final Open round at Olympia Fields
Tiger Woods failed to mount a charge in the U S Open final round at Olympia Fields finishing 2 over on Sunday and 3 over for the tournament. He used the driver aggressively but struggled with putting ending with a 75 on Saturday and a 72 on Sunday leaving him well back.
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Singh sinks from US Open lead with six straight bogeys
Vijay Singh suffered a dramatic collapse at the U S Open missing a 3 foot par on 16. He finished 3 over 283 eleven strokes behind winner Jim Furyk after an 8 over 78. He briefly led on Friday with a 63 before Sunday’s costly run of bogeys.
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Watson caddie Edwards cherishes Open memories amid ALS
Chicago Tribune reports Bruce Edwards, Tom Watson's caddie, with ALS, tearing up as he reflects on 21 years together and a pivotal 5 under 65 round that helped Watson lead, while Watson finishes tied for 28th at the U S Open. Edwards says the moment underscored the ALS fight and Watson's long career.
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