Seve Ballesteros Honored As Open Spirit At St Andrews
Seve Ballesteros, recovering from a brain tumor, could not attend the British Open at St Andrews. A sand wedge and worn golf shoes remain in a glass case as a tribute during a memorial display. Tom Watson and Stewart Cink praised Ballesteros after his 1984 Open win, while organizers donated 50000 pounds to the Seve Ballesteros Foundation.
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McIlroy Sets Open Scoring Pace At St Andrews
Rory McIlroy fired a 9 under 63 at the British Open first round as the 21-year-old from Northern Ireland tied a major championship record. He eagled No 9 and added six birdies on the back nine to reach 63, matching a benchmark last set by Payne Stewart 17 years ago. Tiger Woods and others followed with strong starts as wind and rain failed to dampen high scores in Scotland.
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Thayer Grabs Big I Golf Title in Sudden Death
Mackenzie Thayer, a 16 year old Garden City High School junior, came from five shots behind with five holes left to win the Kansas Big I Insurance Youth Classic at Hesston Golf Course. Her 75 final round forced a playoff over Mikala Payne from Derby, earning her the lone qualifying spot for the 42nd National Insurance Youth Classic at Old York Country Club, Chesterfield NJ, July 27 to 30. Thayer’s playoff experience helped her secure the win and a berth to the national event amid 57 entrants in the 72 hole format.
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Blues win Babe Ruth district and regional titles on home turf
Finney County Blues swept Lakin 6-4 and 9-0 to claim the Babe Ruth district and regional championships at Gold Field in Liberal. Coach Raul Silva praised the team's improved cohesion as they head to state in Liberal, with a brief travel distance ahead.
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Royals gain momentum under Yost as season nears break
Kansas City, Mo. The Royals under Ned Yost show improved play after Dayton Moore kept him in contention for the manager job. Since May 13, Yost’s team is 27-26, with standout hitting from David DeJesus and Billy Butler, a 21-game streak by Jose Guillen, and Joakim Soria leading the majors in saves.
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