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Mateo Pulcini prevailed in a playoff to capture the Latin America Amateur Championship, earning spots in this year’s Masters and Open Championship. Watch highlights and hear from Rich Lerner, who was on site this week in Peru.
Moving Day: Thorbjornsen charges into Players contention
Michael Thorbjornsen began Saturday at The Players seven strokes behind leader Ludvig Åberg and played his way into second, finishing just three strokes back from the lead going into the final round on Sunday. Check out how he played his way into contention in this Penske's Moving Day.
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Olesen, recent college grad, is expected to remain amateur through at least next year’s Masters after his 4-and-3 win over Dominic Clemons.
Oosterhuis had a successful playing career but, for a generation of golf fans, will likely be remembered for his work as a broadcaster.
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Chairman Fred Ridley said he hopes the Masters is never played at 8,000 yards and commends golf’s governing bodies for taking action.