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Mahan seizes control at The Barclays

Associated Press

Thursday, August 21, 2008

PARAMUS, N.J. -- With two perfect shots, Hunter Mahan put a terrible week at the PGA Championship behind him at The Barclays. Playing in calm morning conditions at demanding Ridgewood Country Club, Mahan split the fairway with his opening drive, then watched his 98-yard sand wedge shot spin back into the hole for an unlikely eagle. Seventeen holes and eight birdies later, he signed for a 9-under 62, good for a four-stroke lead Thursday in the FedEx Cup playoff opener. "I was surprised to s ...

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