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U.S. Women’s Open Practice Round

Wie shoots quintuple-bogey 9 at Open (AP)
Michelle Wie tumbled out of contention in the U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday by taking a quintuple-bogey 9 on the ninth hole, making the turn in 42 and falling nine shots behind the early leaders. Wie, an 18-year-old from Hawaii who had to qualify for the first time since the eighth grade, arrived at Interlachen showing signs that her wrist injuries were healed and her confidence improving.

Notes: Wood, Shute among 4 elected to Hall
EDINA, Minn. (AP) — He was the first of only five players to capture the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year. He was the first player to lose all four majors in extra holes. Finally, Craig Wood is getting his due.

Sorenstam ready for final U.S. Open
EDINA, Minn. (AP) — The practice range at Interlachen was filled with young players hitting balls under the late afternoon sun, many of them playing in the U.S. Women’s Open for the first time and soaking up all it offers.

Notes: Thompson, 13, eager for second Open
EDINA, Minn. (AP) — This time, Alexis Thompson is just one of the girls.