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Alone in the Lead, Norman Looks to Make Golf History
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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The last time a golfer did what Greg Norman has a chance to do in the British Open, this name was Old Tom and the American Civil War had recently ended. (article 3)
As curtain calls go, the scene unfolding amid the ancient dunes at Royal Birkdale on Friday surely would rank among the most compelling golf has seen in a long time. (article 9)
Greg Norman will take a two-shot lead over defending champion Padraig Harrington and KJ Choi into the final round of the Open at Birkdale. (article 11)
The 53-year-old two-time former champion carded 72 to end two over on a day of winds gusting over 40mph which almost forced a halt to play. (article 11)
The British Open was in need of well-above-average story lines to fill all that air and space usually reserved for Tiger Woods, and Greg Norman and David Duval certainly did their part on Friday. (article 13)
Australian Greg Norman, 53, gestures to the crowd after a birdie putt on the eighth green on Friday at Southport, England. (article 8)
Robert Allenby, Graeme McDowell and Rocco Mediate share the lead at one-under 69 following Thursday's opening round, which proved challenging because of high winds and stinging rain rolling off the Irish Sea. (article 2)
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Source articles
- Rocco Mediate Remains Upbeat Despite a 76 at the British Open (nytimes.com, 07/20/2008, 1108 words)
- Mike Weir is 2 shots back at British Open (cbc.ca, 07/18/2008, 409 words)
- Alone in the Lead, Norman Looks to Make Golf History (nytimes.com, 07/20/2008, 1069 words)
- The Shark is circling with 2-shot lead in British... (suntimes.com, 07/19/2008, 1173 words)
- Ageless Wonder: Norman leads British Open (msnbc.msn.com, 07/19/2008, 769 words)
- Norman one behind Choi in British Open (boston.com, 07/19/2008, 1265 words)
- Choi to the world: K.J. atop British Open board (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/18/2008, 1249 words)
- Choi leads; Norman, Duval surprise at Open (cbc.ca, 07/18/2008, 956 words)
- Echo of the Past, Norman Storms the British Open (nytimes.com, 07/19/2008, 1130 words)
- Breezy day at the British Open (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/19/2008, 1039 words)
- Norman leads by two at Birkdale (BBC News, 07/19/2008, 834 words)
- K.J. Choi leads British Open, but Greg Norman is right there (L.A. Times, 07/19/2008, 348 words)
- Camilo Villegas of Columbia Enlivens the Leader Board By Making Eight Birdies (nytimes.com, 07/19/2008, 812 words)
- Harrington, wrist survive first round of Open (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/17/2008, 542 words)
- 53 YEAR OLD GOLF GREAT GREG NORMAN ONE SHOT BACK FROM LEAD AT BRITISH OPEN (NY Post, 07/18/2008, 94 words)
- body {background:#FFFFFF} (L.A. Times, 07/20/2008, 288 words)
- News for Dallas, Texas (dallasnews.com, 07/19/2008, 10 words)
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