Betsy King Clinches Hall of Fame Bid With LPGA Classic Win
Betsy King, pursuing the LPGA Hall of Fame, ends a 20 month wait and 41 events without a victory by carding a 4 under 67 to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Greate Bay by two strokes. The victory, her 30th career win and adding two majors, grants Hall of Fame eligibility. She celebrates with tears, hugs, and champagne as fans and family cheer.
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Norman wins Greater Hartford Open after U S Open setback
Greg Norman caps a standout June with a two stroke victory at the Greater Hartford Open in Cromwell Connecticut. His eagle on 15 and final 71 give him a 13 under 267 total and a course record, boosting his June winnings to 781780 and his year to over 1 million.
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United States
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Vijay Singh
Barkley joins Jordan Classic in Greenville charity golf
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan brought Charles Barkley to the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Classic in Greenville, a charity event benefiting Ronald McDonald House. The pair played before a large gallery, with other celebrities including Lynn Swann John Banaszak Kim Zimmer and Kimberlin Brown in attendance.
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Murphy tops Irwin to win Senior event
Bob Murphy captured his third title this season at the Nationwide Seniors Championship in Alpharetta Ga with a 4 under par 68 to finish 13 under 203. He beat Hale Irwin and Bruce Summerhays by two strokes as Isao Aoki finished three behind. The victory earned 180000 dollars, boosting Murphy to 708086 for the year and making him a three time winner this year alongside Jim Colbert. Fairfield Harbour's Walt Morgan closed with a 74 to end 219, 16 back.
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Alpharetta
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Hale Irwin
Bruce Summerhays
Jim Colbert
Japan
Isao Aoki
Fairfield Harbour
Walt Morgan
Sampras Returns To Wimbledon Grass Dominance
Sampras, buoyed by a clay-free spring, aims to match Bjorn Borg by winning Wimbledon three years in a row. Seeded second behind Andre Agassi, he is seen as the favorite amid strong grass performance after a Queen's Club clean sweep and a flawless finish to tune up for the championships.
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England
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Sampras
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Andre Agassi
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London
Queen's Club
Devils win Stanley Cup in shortened season turmoil
New Jersey Devils capture the Stanley Cup after a labor dispute shortened the season and playoffs. The victory over the Detroit Red Wings ended a summer finals and marked a unique season with 48 games and an abbreviated off season. Devils owner John McMullen faced political scrutiny from New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman amid the chaotic backdrop.
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