Immelman hangs tough, tops Tiger to win Masters

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 Immelman hangs tough, tops Tiger to win Masters
Leaving Augusta National early Saturday evening 18 holes away from winning the Masters, Trevor Immelman heard Gary Player's voice when he checked his phone messages. Immelman still has the photo of himself as a gap-toothed 5-year-old, perched on Player's shoulders, the once and future kings of South African golf together. Player's message Saturday was both inspirational and educational. ... [link]

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