Big Ben
after winning the Open Championship.
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Move over Rich Beem, there's a new Cinderella in town. Ben Curtis, a PGA Tour rookie known only to his friends and family back in Kent, Ohio, did the unthinkable Sunday and stole the Open Championship for his first major -- and professional -- title.
'It's just hard to believe'
July 20, 2003 — 2:45pm — While Ben Curtis was shocking the golf world with his Open Championship victory Sunday, his friends and family back in Kent, Ohio, couldn't believe their eyes. Full Story
No takers
July 20, 2003 —
Ben Curtis was sputtering toward the finish and Thomas Bjorn was imploding in the sand. If ever there was a British Open begging to be taken, this was it.
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Playoff possibilites
July 20, 2003 — Björn's tenuous lead offers little comfort headed into the final eighteen holes. There are 13 players grouped at the head of the field within four shots of the lead and with scores swinging wildly double that number will consider they are in real contention to claim the title by tonight.
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The gang's all here
July 19, 2003 — 1:45pm EDT —
At 1-over after a 69 Saturday, Woods was one of 26 players within six shots of leader Thomas Björn, who was 1-under after today's 69.
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Costly mistake
July 19, 2003 — 1:45pm EDT —
Parnevik, Roe disqualified from Open after scorecard snafu.
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Sunny start
July 19, 2003 —
Mother nature smiles on the field at the start of round three.
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Poised to pounce
July 18, 2003 —
Through two rounds at Royal St George's, Tiger Woods has yet to beat par. Then again, not many have.
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Q&A with TNT's Jim Huber - Day Two
July 18, 2003 —
Our Emmy Award-winning essayist talks about Day Two.
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Buzz about the Open
July 18, 2003 — Our cub reporter learned a painful lesson at the Open - wear comfortable shoes Full Story
Not-so-great Scott
July 18, 2003 —
After charging up the leaderboard with a brilliant 33 on the front nine Friday, American Scott McCarron faded fast with a fat 40 on the back. Meanwhile, surprise first-round leader Hennie Otto came back to earth with bogeys on two of his first three holes.
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Round 1 Recap
July 17, 2003 —
A lost ball by Tiger Woods. A triumphant return for Greg Norman. A stunning struggle for Ernie Els.
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The Open Championship Final |
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| 1 | Ben Curtis | -1 | F | -2 | |
| 2 | Thomas Björn | E | F | +1 | |
| 2 | Vijay Singh | E | F | -1 | |
| 4 | Davis Love, III | +1 | F | +1 | |
| 4 | Tiger Woods | +1 | F | E | |
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