Woods wins brutal Oakmont Open in chaotic finish
Tiger Woods claimed victory at Oakmont after a wild final round where leaders faltered amid brutal greens and thick rough. Aaron Baddeley dropped to an 80 after a triple bogey on the first hole, while Cabrera rode steady play to post the week's lowest score and claim the major.
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Cabrera Wins U S Open at Oakmont in Thriller
Angel Cabrera edged Tiger Woods to win the U S Open at Oakmont in a dramatic finish. Woods failed to birdie the final holes after a late rally, finishing runner up as Cabrera sealed the major with a final round 5 over par 285 total. Woods called finishing second never fun after his bid to repeat at Winged Foot fell short.
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Woods Narrowly Misses Major Win At Oakmont
At Oakmont 32 holes produced only one birdie as Tiger Woods failed to close in the final round. He missed a 6-foot birdie at 13 and par putts the rest of the way while Jim Furyk surged with three straight back nine birdies. Furyk chose to driver the 17th, leaving him short of the pin and the lead.
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Woods ties for second as Baddeley breaks through at Oakmont
Tiger Woods shoots 72 to finish 286, tying for second behind Aaron Baddeley at Oakmont. He reflects on the tough greens, breaking putts, and a bunker shot miscue while noting his long bid to win majors from off the pace. Jim Litke reports.
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Past Champions List From Golf History Records
A compact record lists past golf champions with names and years from 1914 to 1989 including Walter Hagen Evans Jr Lee Trevino Trevino and others. The series notes World War interruptions and mid century winners such as James M. Barner Edward Ray and Lamy Noten.
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