Rose turns pro after Open near-miss and amateur record
Southport England Justin Rose, England's rising golf prodigy, turns pro after finishing tied for fourth at the British Open. He notes the Open earnings loss of 121000 by entering as an amateur, while his clutch 45-yard birdie chip thrilled the home crowd. Rose, who began scratch golf as a teen, tied the Open amateur record with a 66 in round two, matching Stranahan and Woods.
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Boy Wonder Rose Delights English Fans At Open
The 17-year-old golf prodigy Rose wins praise from British tabloids and fans after a bright showing at Royal Birkdale. Messages on the score board urge him forward as headlines praise his form and England’s World Cup disappointment lingers.
Woods avoids three putt with mysterious stroke at links
The Masters era scene unfolds as Tiger Woods misses an eight footer on the first to avoid a three putt, then taps in with one hand after a controversial sweep. Replays confirm the stroke, sparking R and A scrutiny while Hale Irwin’s past miscue at Royal Birkdale echoes. Woods shoots 66, tied for third, one back of O'Meara and Watts.
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Woods falls short in British Open dramatic finish
Tiger Woods rounds out strong major showing with a third place at the British Open after a late surge. Mark O’Meara wins in a playoff over Brian Watts, as Woods shoots 66 and snarfs a final four holes while lamenting missed chances.
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Sorenstam Dominates JAL Big Apple Classic With Record
Annika Sorenstam erupts to victory at the JAL Big Apple Classic in New Rochelle, posting a 4-under 287 total to set 72-hole, strokes under par, and margin of victory records. Joan Pitcock contends with a 66 for runner-up honors as Michell Estill and Betsy King follow. In other golf news, Hale Irwin wins the Ameritech Senior Open in Long Grove, Fred Funk takes the Deposit Guaranty Classic in Madison, and Franklin Langham falters on the back nine.
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OGSO State Softball: four advance to finals at Brimfield
In Brimfield on Sunday OGSO state semifinals produced four advancing teams. LaGrange’s Bob’s Construction edged Marlboro Kountry Korner 63 while Toons blanked Edinburg Dairy Queen 3 0 to earn Class C final spot. South Amherst and Lorain Lady Diamonds also moved on in Class B and D respectively with North Eaton reaching consolation action.
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Watts weighs PGA Tour future after near miss in Japan
Watts, 32, came within inches of winning at the 18th hole before a bunker shot left him par and out of the playoff against O'Meara. He earned 329,000 on Sunday, boosting his chance at a PGA Tour card, while weighing a return to Japan where he has thrived since 1993 with 11 wins and major earnings.
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O'Meara claims majors add to Woods friendship lore
After winning the British and PGA titles, Mark O'Meara becomes the first older than 40 to win two majors in a year, beating Watts and Tiger Woods in a dramatic playoff. He credits maturity and clutch putting on 17 and the 18th, while Woods contends with his own rise as a major contender and friend.
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