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Rookie Olson shares early lead

Associated Press

Thursday, October 1, 2009

VERONA, N.Y. -- Leif Olson decided to give golf another shot after a lengthy layoff. He's showing signs he might have made a good choice. Overcoming adverse conditions on a blustery day, Olson shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to tie Tim Petrovic for the first-round lead at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Olson, a 28-year-old rookie from Denver, had to advance through all three stages of Qualifying School to earn his 2009 card on the cut line. "I consider it really my first main year pla ...

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