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The Sports Scene

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Jun 16 2008

Tiger Wins U.S. Open after 91 holes

 

He does it again. On a gimpy knee, Tiger rallied from one shot down going to the 18th hole to force a sudden death playoff with Rocco Mediate. In the sudden death playoff, Woods tapped in a par putt and watched as Mediate's putt just missed, before celebrating his 14th career major. The 45 year old Mediate fell victim to the best player in the world even after coming back from a three-shot deficit after 10 holes to take a one shot lead going into the final hole of their 18-hole playoff. Tiger, in pain throughout the week, played through it to hit several memorable eagles putts, as well as birdies on 18 in consecutive days to extend the championship. "This is probably the greatest tournament I've ever had," Woods said.

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