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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1985

Page

31

Nelsons PGA feat lingers in golf history

Denver report recalls Byron Nelson’s 11 straight pro tournament wins in 1945, a record skeptics doubt will be matched. Legends Trevino Nicklaus Watson call it unbelievable, impossible. As the PGA Championship at Cherry Hills nears, no clear favorite emerges.

Denver Byron Nelson Louise Nelson Jack Nicklaus Tom Watson Cherry Hills Country Club

Amateur extends lead at Western Open in Illinois

Scott Verplank, 21, an Oklahoma State student and national amateur champion, fired a 68 to finish 8 under par 136 and stretch his lead to three strokes at Butler National. He birdied six of the last eight holes after a double bogey, with Seve Ballesteros and Dave Barr among challengers rounding out the pursuit.

Oak Brook Ill Scott Verplank Verplank Dallas Butler National Golf Club Mike Reid Doug Sanders Dave Barr Seve Ballesteros Spain United States

Former champ to miss World Championship golf event

JoAnne Carner, a two time Nestle World Championship winner, was excluded from the sixteenth annual field at Lake Lanier Islands August 12 18. Defending champion Nancy Lopez Kathy Baker and top money winner Alice Miller are included. Carner has reduced her schedule this year and sits 13th on the money list as selections are made. Amy Alcott remains the only other player to have qualified for all six championships. The event offers a 200000 purse with 65000 to the winner.

Buford JoAnne Carner Nestle Lake Lanier Islands Atlanta Nancy Lopez Kathy Baker Alice Miller Carner Amy Alcott

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