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Westwood's 66 maintains 2-shot lead in Dubai

Photo - Lee Westwood Lee Westwood produced a potentially lucrative third round six under par 66 to put clear daylight between him and Race to Dubai rival Rory McIlroy on another captivating day at the Dubai World Championship presented by: DP World. Westwood progressed to 15 under for the tournament to enjoy a five shot lead over McIlroy after the Northern Irishman ran up three unfortunate late bogeys at the 16th, 17th and 18th. With a first prize of €830,675 from the tournament and almost €1 million... Read more

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Stephen Ames wins in playoff at Disney

Photo - Stephen Ames LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -Stephen Ames was munching on sliders and drinking a few beers at his coach's house Saturday night when he realized that he needed all the help he could get to make his final round of the year a special one. So at the place where the entrance gates declare ``Where Dreams Come True,'' Ames figured he should give it a shot. ``I wished for 64,'' Ames said, ``and I got that 64.'' Ames won his second title in three years at the Children's Miracle Network Classic on... Read more

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At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) -Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a 3-under 69 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Wie finished off the victory in style, hitting a greenside bunker shot to 6 inches on the 18th hole and then tapping in for a birdie. ``It's definitely off by my back,'' she said. ``I think that hopefully life will be a lot better, but I still have a lot of work to do.'' The 20-year-old... Read more