A Struggle for Tiger, a Surprise for Monty; Woods Shoots 76, Montgomerie in Lead
Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) › June 16, 2006
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MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) - This wasn't the return Tiger Woods had in mind.
Three holes into the U.S. Open, he already was 3 over par. He heard more groans than cheers, which happens when the No. 1 player in the world hits three short shots - from the rough, a drop area and a bunker - that sail over the green. All that saved him Thursday was playing the final six holes in 1 under to shoot 76, his worst start ever in a major.See the full content of this document
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A Struggle for Tiger, a Surprise for Monty; Woods Shoots 76, Montgomerie in Lead
"Just got off to a bad start," Woods said. "With the wind blowing as hard as it was, it was going to be hard to make up shots. And I didn't. I lost ground."
Colin Montgomerie was surprised, too, only it brought a smile instead of a scowl.The best player without a major showed on a sun-baked afternoon at Winged Fo...See the full content of this document
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