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Weather calls the shots at Birkdale; Mediate among leaders

Associated Press

Thursday, July 17, 2008

SOUTHPORT, England -- 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. Ernie Els was playing some of his best golf in the worst of the weather until ...

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