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Choi Grabs British Lead

Korean at 1-under, a stroke better than rejuvenated Norman

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT

(AP) – Greg Norman's lead didn't hold up in today's second round of the British Open, with KJ Choi shooting a 3-under-par 67 to snatch the top spot heading into the weekend at Royal Birkdale. The South Korean, at 1-under 139, is the only player in the... Read full story »

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