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Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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SOUTHPORT, England - Ian Poulter strolled quickly toward the parking lot at Royal Birkdale, his wife and their two young kids tailing along. (article 12)
SOUTHPORT, England - Whipping 45-mph winds howled in off the Irish Sea Saturday, wreaking havoc on swings, scores and psyches in the third round of the 137th British Open. (article 2)
The last time a golfer did what Greg Norman has a chance to do in the British Open, his name was Old Tom and the American Civil War had recently ended. (article 3)
SOUTHPORT, England - Turns out Padraig Harrington's wrist was strong enough to hit all the right shots in the British Open. (article 8)
Greg Norman has an offer to return to the Masters, which invites the top four players and ties from the British Open. (article 5)
Then came a late charge from Poulter, who made a 15-foot birdie on the 16th and saved par with a 15-footer on the final hole for a 69 that looked like it might be good enough to win. (article 7)
Standing in the 17th fairway, still aware that Norman could make eagle and stay in the game, Harrington hit a 5-wood that bounded onto the green and up the ridge, stopping 4 feet away for eagle. (article 7)
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Norman, Harrington, par, Poulter, birdie |
Source articles
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > WORLD (FOX News, 07/19/2008, 1267 words)
- The Shark bites back, taking a 2-shot lead (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/20/2008, 867 words)
- Alone in Lead, Norman Looks to Make Golf History (nytimes.com, 07/20/2008, 1069 words)
- British Brilliance Proves There is Life Without Tiger (Washington Post, 07/20/2008, 381 words)
- Greg Norman gets invitation to Masters if he wants it (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/20/2008, 1173 words)
- Harrington, Wrist Survive First Round of Open (Washington Post, 07/20/2008, 506 words)
- Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (boston.com, 07/19/2008, 788 words)
- Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/20/2008, 749 words)
- Harrington wins second British Open (msnbc.msn.com, 07/20/2008, 783 words)
- Steadiness Beats Sentiment as Harrington Prevails (nytimes.com, 07/21/2008, 912 words)
- body {background:#FFFFFF} (L.A. Times, 07/21/2008, 955 words)
- Proving he is No. 2, Poulter's game finally matches his bravado (msnbc.msn.com, 07/21/2008, 749 words)
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