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Norman Grabs 2-Stroke Lead

Posted Jul 19, 08 3:59 PM CDT in Sports 

(AP) – Greg Norman survived another battering from windswept Royal Birkdale to take a two-stroke lead at the British Open with defending champion Padraig Harrington chasing hard. The 53-year-old, part-time golfer, celebrated the 3-week anniversary of his marriage to Chris Evert by shooting a 2-over 72 on Saturday, the AP reports.

It was a brilliant round considering the fearsome, howling gusts that blew away a number of potential challengers and left everyone else hanging on for dear life at Royal Birkdale. Norman reclaimed a spot he used to know all too well in his prime, putting the Shark one more solid round away from becoming golf's oldest major champion in its oldest of major championships.

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Greg Norman of Australia plays to the 18th green during the third round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Saturday, July 19, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Greg Norman of Australia plays on the 15th hole during the third round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Saturday, July 19, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Greg Norman of Australia plays on the 15th hole during the third round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Saturday, July 19, 2008.   (AP Photo)
Greg Norman of Australia, center, arrives for a press conference following the third round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Saturday, July...   (AP Photo)
Greg Norman of Australia, right, and his wife Chris Evert are seen at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Saturday, July 19, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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