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Eaks rockets to top of Greater Hickory Classic with a 61

Associated Press

Friday, September 12, 2008

CONOVER, N.C. -- Defending champion R.W. Eaks shot an 11-under 61 on Friday in the Greater Hickory Classic, missing a chance for the first 59 in Champions Tour history when he parred the final three holes. "I hit my first ball down the fairway, and thought, 'You know what? This is going to be a great day,' " said Eaks, three strokes ahead of second-place Tom Jenkins. "Everything I did seemed to turn out good." Not quite everything. After making nine birdies and an eagle to reach 11 under after ...

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