Norman handed USPGA invite

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Greg Norman will consider whether to take up an invitation to play in the USPGA Championship at Oakland Hills next month following his remarkable performance at Royal Birkdale. Submitted by: Motahachir | Visited 5 times | Comments 0

♦ Norman stoic after Open near miss

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Greg Norman was philosophical after his third-placed finish in the Open. The 53-year-old Australian led going into the final day but carded a seven-over 77 to finish six shots behind winner Padraig Harrington. "I am disappointed, that would be an understatement," said two-time Open champion Norman. Norman, who has now led going into the final day of eight majors and won only once... Submitted by: Sem-Advance - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ After 'warm-up,' Norman ready to go at Senior British Open

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Greg Norman "warmed up" for this week's Senior British Open at Royal Troon by finishing in a tie for third last week at the British Open at Royal Birkdale. He led the Open entering the final round. TROON, Scotland Greg Norman used last week's British Open as a warmup and almost made history. The warmup over, he is now setting his sights on the Senior British Open. Submitted by: chibiz5 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Busy Norman to stay away from future tournaments

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Even though Greg Norman almost became golf's oldest major champion, he will remain a part-time player. SOUTHPORT, England — Before the week started, Greg Norman was a part-time golfer, full-time conglomerate. At the end of the week, even after coming so close to rewriting golf's history books with a win for the ages, the former best player in the world still was a part-time golfer... Submitted by: newsniche - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman wiggles way into the lead over Choi, Harrington

1 vote	Greg Norman eyes a shot on the fourth hole during his third round. Norman currently holds a two-shot lead over K.J. Choi and Padraig Harrington at the British Open. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Tiger Woods and Kenny Perry couldn't have picked a better place to be on Saturday. Anywhere but Royal Birkdale. Submitted by: Letcha - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gritty Norman survives Senior cut

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Greg Norman carded a one-over 72 to make the cut at the Senior Open at Royal Troon, as American Bruce Vaughan leads the field at three under. Norman improved upon his first-round score of 75, including an eagle at the 16th, to tie for 20th at five over. But Vaughan's round of 68 ensured he has a one-shot lead from compatriot John Cook, who is two under. Overnight leader Eduardo Romero... Submitted by: watari - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Vintage Norman stars at Birkdale

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Two-time champion Greg Norman produced some sparkling golf to put himself firmly in the hunt for the Open title. The veteran Australian shot another round of 70, spoiled by a double bogey on the 6th and a bogey on the 17th, to remain level for the championship. Norman picked up a shot on the 1st and then birdied the 7th and 8th. Submitted by: Malmsteen - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gritty Norman survives Senior cut

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Greg Norman carded a one-over 72 to make the cut at the Senior Open at Royal Troon, as American Bruce Vaughan leads the field at three under. Norman improved upon his first-round score of 75, including an eagle at the 16th, to tie for 20th at five over. But Vaughan's round of 68 ensured he has a one-shot lead from compatriot John Cook, who is two under. Overnight leader Eduardo Romero... Submitted by: mg1313 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman ponders USPGA invitation

1 vote	The 53-year-old received an invitation to play at Oakland Hills on 7 August after finishing joint third in the Open at Royal Birkdale last week. But Norman, who is set to take part in the Seniors Open at Royal Troon on Thursday, said: "I already have something else on my schedule then. Submitted by: budin - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Can Norman ward off another collapse to capture British title?

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Greg Norman aims to overtake the late Julius Boros as the oldest major champion in history in Sunday's final round. SOUTHPORT, England — Despite a shaky front side, Greg Norman was nine holes away from becoming the oldest major champion in golf history. The 53-year-old Aussie, who started the blustery final round with a two-stroke advantage... Submitted by: annera - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman conquest

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James Blunt wrote a song about being back in a nightclub in 1973. Well, Greg Norman is dancing to a tune that takes us back to 1993. Or 1986, the years of his two Open triumphs. It's doubtful whether there were many people in the world who thought the 53-year-old Australian would be leading the Open after his second round at Royal Birkdale. Least of all Norman himself. Submitted by: peacenlove - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman gets invitation to Masters, if he wants it

1 vote	Greg Norman did not hang onto his lead at the British Open but he did receive an offer to play in the Masters. SOUTHPORT, England — Take this as either a consolation prize or more torment. Greg Norman has an offer to return to the Masters, which invites the top four players and ties from the British Open. Submitted by: mecho - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman defies age in British Open performance

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Despite finishing behind Padraig Harrington by six strokes, Greg Norman put together an inspiring performance this weekend at the British Open. Speaking for 50-something men everywhere... Greg Norman is the American Idol. We don't care if he is Australian. No, he didn't win Sunday. But that is like complaining there is no ice to go with the water from the fountain of youth. Submitted by: Alneo - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ For a change, Scott gets off to good start at British Open

1 vote	Adam Scott tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 137th British Open in Southport, England. Having never been a serious contender in a major before, Scott is happy to be tied for second with golf standout Greg Norman. SOUTHPORT, England — With his hero, Greg Norman, waking up the echoes with a stunning round... Submitted by: BlohG - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Britons net Wimbledon wildcards

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Jamie Baker and Alex Bogdanovic head a list of six British players handed wildcards into this year's Wimbledon. The duo will play in the men's singles, while Elena Baltacha, Katie O'Brien, Melanie South and Naomi Cavaday are given passes into the women's singles. Three more men, including former semi-finalist Xavier Malisse, and two women have also been handed passes to the tournament... Submitted by: domainboom - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Norman - Expectations are low

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Two-time Open champion Greg Norman says he is keeping his expectations "realistically low" despite shooting a first-round 70 on day one at Royal Birkdale. Sky Sports has 38 hours of exclusively live coverage of the 2008 Ryder Cup, highlights and countdown shows. Mark Roe says Tiger Woods' absence from the 137th Open has left the door open for Sergio Garcia. News, features, pictures, video, blogs... Submitted by: Sir Rusty - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Much-changed England call up Care

1 vote	England have reacted to their thumping by the All Blacks by making six changes, five in the backs, for Saturday's second Test in Christchurch. Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is handed a first Test start after his debut as a replacement in Auckland. Toby Flood replaces Charlie Hodgson at fly-half... Submitted by: realmahbub - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Murray handed Queen's win

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Andy Murray was handed a place in the third round of the Artois Championships after Sebastien Grosjean was forced to retire with a thigh injury while trailing the opening set 2-0. The Frenchman appeared to pick up the injury in the opening game of the second-round clash, and immediately called for the trainer at the change of ends after Murray had broken serve courtesy of a double fault. Submitted by: Guy Rich - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Prostitute killer to serve 17 years in prison before parole

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Thomas Svekla, seen here in a court sketch, was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Theresa Innes, 36, whose body was found in a hockey bag in a Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., home in May 2006. (CBC) Justice Sterling Sanderman of the Court of Queen's Bench handed down the sentence at the end of a day-long hearing, which concluded Svekla's four-month trial. In early June... Submitted by: gotlinks - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment