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and Campbell made pars on No. 18, the
playoff was on. thought if I don’t play great today it’s the
Besides Laird, another player who came first time I’m ever in the final group. And
Most Victories:
Jim Furyk (3)
away satisfied by his week’s efforts was I was really proud how I played. I hit it
Jim Furyk, who birdied seven holes on just as well today as I have any other day.
the back nine to shoot a career-best 62. Even though I was nervous coming down
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do it (win). I kind of went into it with the The betting is there’ll be more to come. ■
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