Author Archives: Gene Warnick

Byrd soars

Jonathan Byrd birdies No. 1 and 3 to reach 8 under and tie Phil Mickelson for the lead. Keegan Bradley bogeys No. 2 to drop a shot back.

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Badds start

Defending champion Aaron Baddeley made a par on the first hole Sunday, the only player among the top 20 on the leaderboard not to take advantage of the short par-5 by making a birdie or eagle. Bo Van Pelt, Kyle … Continue reading

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High marks

The NTO’s third-round lead of 7 under, shared by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, is the highest at the event since 1996, when Neal Lancaster led after 54 holes. Craig Stadler (USC) went on to win that tournament. The 7 … Continue reading

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The champion

Aaron Baddeley pars No. 18 to win the NTO, his third career PGA Tour title.

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Down the stretch

The final group is through 15 holes, with Aaron Baddeley holding a two-stroke lead at 12 under. Vijay Singh birdies No. 16 to pull within two.

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The ugly

Aaron Baddeley double-bogeys the 12th hole to drop to 11 under, two strokes ahead of Fred Couples, Vijay Singh and Robert Allenby.

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Baddeley by two at the turn

Aaron Baddeley shot a 2-under 33 on the front nine and has a two-stroke lead over Vijay Singh. Jimmy Walker, Fred Couples and Robert Allenby are tied for third, three back. Baddeley is at 12 under.

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Leaderboard

Player Score Thru Aaron Baddeley -12 7 Vijay Singh -10 8 Fred Couples -8 7 Kevin Na -8 7

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Three-shot swing

Aaron Baddeley makes birdie on No. 7 while Fred Couples takes a double-bogey.

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Fore, right!

Fred Couples hits his drive on No. 7 into deep rough well below the level of the fairway.

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