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Six new tees at Turnberry for Open

Associated Press

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

TURNBERRY, Scotland -- Organizers of the British Open at Turnberry have lengthened the course by 247 yards since it was last played there 15 years ago. The new layout features six new tees, including a spectacular 200-yard drive over the bay near the famous Lighthouse at the 10th hole. The changes, which have been made gradually over the years, were announced at a news conference at the course on Tuesday. The yardage changes for the July 16-19 championship include 135 yards added to the final ...

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