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Absent Tiger Leaves Gaping Hole at British Open

Posted Jul 17, 08 4:21 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Tiger Woods is sitting out the PGA Tour in Florida but his overwhelming reputation still looms large over the 137th British Open, reports the Washington Post. The golf superstar's image appears on banners in the streets leading to the course and talk of his absence dominated pre-tournament interviews.

"I just hope they've taught the engraver how to put an asterisk on the trophy—then everyone will know what the tournament is about," quipped Geoff Ogilvy, who ranks third in world rankings. Ticket sales are still strong and Woods' longtime mentor Mark O'Meara denied that victory in this year's Open will be in any way tainted—while admitting there's now a "great opportunity for some of the other players to step up."

Source Washington Post

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Ernie Els of South Africa plays on the 10th tee during practice for the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Wednesday, July 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Banners featuring Tiger Woods of the USA are seen at the entrance leading to the Royal Birkdale golf course, ahead of the British Open Golf championship, Southport, England, Wednesday, July 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/David Azia)
A banner featuring Tiger Woods of the USA is seen at the entrance leading to the Royal Birkdale golf course, ahead of the British Open Golf championship, Southport, England, Wednesday, July 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/David Azia)
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