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Verplank's victory lands him prized Byron Nelson title

Associated Press

Sunday, April 29, 2007

IRVING, Texas -- Scott Verplank dropped into a squatting position and looked skyward, almost in disbelief -- and to say thanks. Finally, after so many tries, Verplank won the tournament he's always wanted to win. This victory at home was for the late Byron Nelson. "There's no question in my mind that the stars lined up and I got a little help from upstairs. I just haven't been playing that good," Verplank said. "I think Byron had a hand in this week." Verplank, who as a teenager ...

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