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11/18/04 -- If the U.S. loses this week’s UBS Cup their Cupboard will be almost bare. Arnold Palmer and company, however, are determined not to let that happen.
11/18/04 -- Hal Sutton cant begin to imagine why Paul Casey would feel so hostile towards Americans ' particularly the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
11/18/04 -- Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer will again team up in an effort to knock off another American tandem.
11/2/04 -- Zach Johnson will sign his scorecard some time on Sunday, putting an official stamp on a succesful first season on tour.
10/25/04 -- The 2004 PGA Tour season doesnt officially come to an end this Sunday, but for those fighting for their professional livelihoods, this is it.
9/16/04 -- When it comes time to win the Ryder Cup, the European captain saddles up his Clydesdales and rides his big horses right into the winners circle.
9/15/04 -- As the two teams set to square off for the 35th Ryder Cup, both sides will do so with seven experienced players and five rookies.
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8/29/04 -- European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer selected Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald to round out his team of 12 that will take on the Americans Sept. 17-19 at Oakland Hills.
8/29/04 -- European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer selected Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald to round out his team of 12 that will take on the Americans Sept. 17-19 at Oakland Hills.
8/18/04 -- David Gossett is struggling mightily in 2004, as are several of the U.S. Amateur champions in the wake of Tiger Woods.
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8/15/04 -- Years from now well remember the man who won more so than the manner in which he accomplished his feat.
8/15/04 -- Years from now well remember the man who won more so than the manner in which he accomplished his feat.
8/11/04 -- Davis Love III did it. So did Payne Stewart and John Daly and Nick Price and Vijay Singh. Thirteen of the last 16 PGA Championship winners have been maiden major champions.
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8/10/04 -- John Daly and several others have one final chance to secure an automatic berth on the team at this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
8/10/04 -- John Daly and several others have one final chance to secure an automatic berth on the team at this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
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8/9/04 -- First there was heartbreak at Augusta. Then there was a train wreck at Shinnecock. And then there was a shortcoming at Troon. Whats next for Ernie Els at Whistling Straits?
8/9/04 -- First there was heartbreak at Augusta. Then there was a train wreck at Shinnecock. And then there was a shortcoming at Troon. Whats next for Ernie Els at Whistling Straits?
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7/26/04 -- Annika Sorenstam held a three-stroke lead entering the final round of this weeks Evian Masters in Evian-les-Baines, France. And, you know what? Annika lost. To Wendy Doolan.
7/26/04 -- Annika Sorenstam held a three-stroke lead entering the final round of this weeks Evian Masters in Evian-les-Baines, France. And, you know what? Annika lost. To Wendy Doolan.
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7/18/04 -- Sunday in the 133rd British Open was like watching a great movie -- even if it didn’t have the most dramatic of endings.
7/18/04 -- Sunday in the 133rd British Open was like watching a great movie -- even if it didn’t have the most dramatic of endings.
7/14/04 -- When it comes time to project the top contenders at a major championship -- save the dark horses and the chic picks -- you need look no further than the players at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking.
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7/13/04 -- Its good to be Stuart Appleby. Hes got the beautiful wife; the rugged, good looks; the home in Tigers neighborhood. Hes got it all ' except a major championship.
7/13/04 -- Its good to be Stuart Appleby. Hes got the beautiful wife; the rugged, good looks; the home in Tigers neighborhood. Hes got it all ' except a major championship.
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7/12/04 -- The Claret Jug has been Americanized. Americans have won seven of the last nine British Opens, and the last five contested at Troon.
7/12/04 -- The Claret Jug has been Americanized. Americans have won seven of the last nine British Opens, and the last five contested at Troon.
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6/20/04 -- Sunday wasnt just U.S. Open golf; it wasnt just Retief Goosen golf. It was Retief Goosen: spectacularly unspectacular.
6/20/04 -- Sunday wasnt just U.S. Open golf; it wasnt just Retief Goosen golf. It was Retief Goosen: spectacularly unspectacular.
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6/17/04 -- Sergio Garcia wasnt born the last time a European player won the U.S. Open. He was still about 10 years in the making when Tony Jacklin won at Hazeltine in 1970.
6/17/04 -- Sergio Garcia wasnt born the last time a European player won the U.S. Open. He was still about 10 years in the making when Tony Jacklin won at Hazeltine in 1970.
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6/16/04 -- Ernie Els is certainly one of the favorites to win the U.S. Open this week, but he may have to overcome a mental block at Shinnecock to add a third title to his resume.
6/16/04 -- Ernie Els is certainly one of the favorites to win the U.S. Open this week, but he may have to overcome a mental block at Shinnecock to add a third title to his resume.
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6/15/04 -- Jay Haas won’t be the favorite to do so this week in the U.S. Open. But when you look at the last two winners at Shinnecock, he might just have a chance.
6/15/04 -- Jay Haas won’t be the favorite to do so this week in the U.S. Open. But when you look at the last two winners at Shinnecock, he might just have a chance.
6/1/04 -- Jim Furyk doesnt mean to sound too self-centered, but if hes not playing, hes not really watching. And if he’s not playing in the U.S. Open, he won’t be watching much of it either.
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5/22/04 -- For the first time since he turned professional, Tiger Woods may not be the betting favorite in a major championship.
5/22/04 -- For the first time since he turned professional, Tiger Woods may not be the betting favorite in a major championship.