Watson: Big greens test to pick champions on tour course
In Dayton, Tiger Watson notes NCR South greens are large yet punishing, with severe slopes and few pin positions. He compares the course to Augusta National, reflecting on design by Dick Wilson and the need for straight play into the greens. Watson’s Scotland win and double points push him to second in the Charles Schwab Cup standings.
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Andy North
George Gillette
Montreal Canadiens
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Royal Aberdeen
Vail
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Bengals Brown optimistic on contract talks and team
Bengals running back Corey Brown says negotiations on Willie Anderson and Chad Johnson extensions are ongoing as he argues players should fulfill agreed deals. He praises head coach Marvin Lewis as an ambassador and credits him for building a competitive 2006-ready team.
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Chad
Anderson
Willie
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Detroit
Nicklaus retires from tour with emotional St Andrews sendoff
Jack Nicklaus announced he will no longer play competitive golf while noting he will miss practicing and spending time with Barbara and the kids. Barbara Nicklaus recalled the emotional farewell at St Andrews and thanked supporters. The 2005 U S Senior Open dinner raised 20000 for Children’s Medical Center, with matches from the Mabhile Family Foundation. Nicklaus plans a salmon fishing trip to Iceland with his sons, while Palmer lauded his career and urged one last round on the course.
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St. Andrews
Tom Watson
Andy North
Arnold
Children’s Medical Center
CMC
U.S
Mabhile Family Foundation
Jack
Iceland
Palmer
Fans scout spots as Senior Open heat builds on course
Fans mill around the U S Senior Open course choosing vantage points for weekend play. Dayton resident John Serve favors the area between the No 1 green and No 2 tee while Greg Norman tees off at No 1 amid a growing crowd. Dave Stockton withdraws for family reasons and is replaced by Chuck Milne of Vancouver Washington.
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John Serve
Dayton
St. Louis
Puts kids first golf second in First Tee program
Ten years before the children were born, Mike McGee recalls Ron Richardson noting his PGA tour past. The First Tee group gathers weekly for golf lessons and life skills with instructors like Bob Hayden stressing integrity and honesty. The program emphasizes character and personal growth over producing top players.
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Mike McGee
PGA
Madison Township
McGee
Ron (Richardson
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