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St. Jude Classic – 2009

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Gay wins wire-to-wire, earns US Open berth

Photo - Brian Gay MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -Brian Gay played his way into the U.S. Open in his last possible chance, completing a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the St. Jude Classic. Gay earned his berth at Bethpage Black with his second win in his last five events and third of his career. He beat David Toms and Bryce Molder by five strokes to grab the Open exemption as a multiple winner in the last calendar year. He grabbed the $1,008,000 winner's check at TPC Southwind in runaway style, too. Gay led by only a... Read more

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Gay's strong start keeps shot at Open berth alive

Photo - Brian Gay MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -Brian Gay still has a chance to earn a berth in the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black by winning the St. Jude Classic. Not that he really thought about it until someone mentioned it to him. Gay shot a 6-under 64 Thursday for a one-stroke lead over Jimmy Walker after the opening round at TPC Southwind, and the man who missed Open qualifying by three strokes on Monday had written off any chance of playing next week in New York. The USGA has one spot for a multiple PGA Tour winner... Read more