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Fun to ponder is just how many major championships Bobby Jones would have won had he not retired at age 28. Nearly as much fun is wondering what a Tiger Woods win at the 150th British Open at St. Andrews would mean. For starters, a win would move him just past Sam Snead for career PGA Tour wins (83). But it would also mark his 16th major — within two of Jack Nicklaus' record 18. He would also become the fourth player to win four Opens since World War II and the first player to win three British Opens at St. Andrews.
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> Question of the Week: The R&A decided last week not to invite two-time British Open champion Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, to its Celebration of Champions. The R&A believes Norman might be a distraction to the proceedings. Do you agree with the decision?
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