Monday, July 13, 2009

Mediate shares lead at wet British Open (AP)

Peter Hanson of Sweden plays on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.

From sunny San Diego to bleak and blustery Royal Birkdale, the expression on Rocco Mediate's face didn't change. He watched one final birdie tumble into the cup for a 1-under 69 and a three-way share of the lead in the British Open, straightened his 45-year-old back, then dropped his jaw into a smile that said, "How did that just happen?" Others must have been wondering the same thing Thursday.




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