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PREVIEW-Golf-Harrington eyes another big win at Firestone (Reuters)

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

PREVIEW-Golf-Harrington eyes another big win at Firestone (Reuters)
Nine days after winning the British Open for the second year running, Padraig Harrington can cement his place among the game’s elite at this week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Firestone a lifeline for those who are sinking (AP)
The World Golf Championships usually include a couple of players that make people wonder how on earth they qualified for such an elite event that distributes $8 million in prize money. The Bridgestone Invitational is no exception. James Kingston of South Africa was playing alone up the ninth fairway when a couple of Americans stopped to watch.

Sorenstam puzzled over Wie competing against men (PA SportsTicker)
By Mark Garrod PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer

Mahan the latest to question Ryder Cup largesse (AP)
David Duval criticized the Ryder Cup largesse in 1999 by saying the event was “overcooked,” and he led a campaign for players to have more input on what to do with all the money generated for the PGA of America. Nine years later, Hunter Mahan also wonders whether so much money has made the Ryder Cup more work than fun.

Mickelson tunes up for U.S. Open at Oakland Hills
Phil Mickelson spent more than three hours dissecting the front nine at revamped Oakland Hills, site of the PGA Championship next week.

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