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Rumford overcomes shaky start for lead

ESPN.com news services

Thursday, September 3, 2009

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland -- Brett Rumford recovered from an unnerving start to charge into the opening-round lead at the European Masters on Thursday. The 32-year-old Australian sent his tee shot into the crowd at the first hole and struck a female spectator. Shaken by the incident, he slipped to 2-over-par by the fifth before rattling off nine birdies and an eagle in the next 13 holes to post a 62. The 9-under-par score, which would have equaled the course record but for the fact pref ...

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