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Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream
SOUTHPORT, England - Turns out Padraig Harrington's wrist was strong enough to hit all the right shots in the British Open. Better yet, it was strong enough to lift the silver claret jug.
People:Padraig Harrington Jim Furyk Henrik Stenson Sergio Garcia Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Activities:2008 British Open Source:(AP)
2008-07-20
Padraig Harrington reigns supreme at blowy Birkdale
SOUTHPORT (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington, playing one of the best rounds of his life, defied strong gusting winds to complete a successful British Open title defense with a commanding four-shot victory on Sunday.
People:Padraig Harrington Henrik Stenson Sergio Garcia Tiger Woods Activities:2008 British Open Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-20
Norman in familiar spot at major, if it was 1996
SOUTHPORT, England - This sounds familiar: Greg Norman goes to the final round of a major with the lead. And, no, we're not talking about 1996. The 53-year-old, part-time golfer reclaimed a spot he used to know all too well in his prime, putting the Shark one more solid round away from becoming golf's oldest major champion in its oldest of major championships, the British Open.
Nations:U.S. Sweden People:Jim Furyk Phil Mickelson Tiger Woods Activities:2008 British Open Source:(AP)
2008-07-19
Breezy day at the British Open
SOUTHPORT, England - The sun finally came out at the British Open on Saturday, but the wind off the Irish Sea sure picked up.
Nations:South Korea People:Padraig Harrington Henrik Stenson Sergio Garcia Phil Mickelson Tiger Woods Activities:2008 British Open
2008-07-19
Wet and wild ride expected at British Open
SOUTHPORT (Reuters) - Fierce winds are expected to give leader KJ Choi and the chasing pack a battering in the British Open third round later on Saturday.
Nations:Sweden People:Jim Furyk Activities:2008 British Open Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-19
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