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British Open: Amateur Paul Dunne soars to top of leaderboard
CBC Sports ^ | 7/19/15 | Doug Ferguson

Posted on 07/19/2015 9:51:54 AM PDT by fhayek

An amateur is leading the British Open.

Paul Dunne, a 22-year-old Irishman, claimed the top spot all to himself with a birdie on the 10th hole Sunday. That took his overall score to 11 under, pushing him ahead of a group that included Jordan Spieth.

Dunne played collegiately at Alabama-Birmingham and went through qualifying to earn his spot in the Open. He plans to turn professional later this summer and try to claim a spot on the European Tour.

For now, he's the one everyone is chasing at the home of golf. There hasn't been an amateur winner of the Open since Bobby Jones in

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To: MHGinTN

All things considered, that was a great bogey by Johnson.


121 posted on 07/20/2015 11:42:12 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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Zach is grinning inside like a Cheshire Cat.


122 posted on 07/20/2015 11:42:28 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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Zach likes 18! He might have to play out of his own divet!


123 posted on 07/20/2015 11:43:52 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: MHGinTN

Missed it by.... That much!


124 posted on 07/20/2015 11:44:26 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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Oosty can birdie if he doesn’t choke in the ‘valley’/ He will putt it. Zach puts it within twelve feet and it makes Oosty’s putt tougher.


125 posted on 07/20/2015 11:45:37 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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Zach pullin’ an Lob wedge.


126 posted on 07/20/2015 11:48:28 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: MHGinTN

Nice approach by Mr Johnson


127 posted on 07/20/2015 11:48:55 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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Zach will birdie. Oosty has to make it to stay alive ...


128 posted on 07/20/2015 11:49:31 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: Rummyfan

Mr Jonson has owned this hole all weekend.


129 posted on 07/20/2015 11:50:23 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: MHGinTN

Pour it in!!!!


130 posted on 07/20/2015 11:51:54 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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To: Rummyfan

Wow, what a finish! Birdie that hole five times. Wow


131 posted on 07/20/2015 11:53:01 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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Aw phooey guys, just tap the mark down and putt the ball!


132 posted on 07/20/2015 11:54:03 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: Rummyfan

No go.


133 posted on 07/20/2015 11:54:56 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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wOW, Zach WAS TOO CLOSE. oOSTY HAS TO MAKE TO GET BACK TOT HE TEES.


134 posted on 07/20/2015 11:55:24 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: MHGinTN

JOHNSON WINS!!!! heckuva championship!


135 posted on 07/20/2015 11:56:23 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Let us now try liberty)
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To: MHGinTN

Oh my! The hole insert got in the way? What a finish!


136 posted on 07/20/2015 11:56:59 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Is it really all relative, Mister Einstein?)
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To: Rummyfan

And the First 3 major championships come home to the USA!!!


137 posted on 07/20/2015 11:58:44 AM PDT by commish (The takers rule. Time to implement the triple G plan - GOD, GUNS, & GOLD)
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To: Rummyfan

WOOO HOOOO! Was hoping for Jordan, but at least an American won it.


138 posted on 07/20/2015 12:04:27 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Really a great match. I watched from start to finish. Great comments above from educated golf fans. Thanks!


139 posted on 07/21/2015 6:59:47 AM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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