Stewart Cink, born in Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1995 and turned professional the same year. He joined the PGA Tour in 1997 and won The Open Championship in 2009, tying with Tom Watson before winning in a playoff. Cink stands 6'4”, while Watson is 5'9”.
Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington wins 2008 British Open in Southport, England
Pádraig Harrington, from Dublin, Ireland, won the 136th Open Championship in 2007 and the 137th in 2008, becoming the first golfer to win back-to-back titles since 1995. He earned £750,000 for his 2008 victory, with Ian Poulter as runner-up. Harrington debuted professionally in 1995 and married in 1997.
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Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer’s film ‘Meet the Spartans’, Adele’s album ’19’ released
"Meet the Spartans," a parody of "300," premiered on January 25, 2008, produced by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. In contrast, Adele's debut album "19," released on January 28, 2008, includes hits like "Hometown Glory." Adele, raised by her mother after her parents' split, graduated from the BRIT School.
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10 things about London, England’s Meredith Kercher
Meredith Kercher was a 21-year-old English woman, born in London, who studied in Italy. An aspiring journalist passionate about Italian culture, she was murdered in Perugia on November 2, 2007. She was known for her friendly nature, and her death led to the arrests of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito.
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Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington wins 2007 British Open in Angus, Scotland
Pádraig Harrington of Ireland won the 136th Open Championship, marking his first victory in this prestigious tournament. He received £750,000 from a £4,200,000 prize fund. Sergio Garcia finished second, earning £450,000, while Andres Romero placed third with £290,000. The event took place from July 19-22, 2007, at Carnoustie Golf Links.
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Cypress, California native Tiger Woods wins 2006 British Open in Merseyside, England
Tiger Woods won the 135th Open Championship, claiming his third title at the British Open, with a total purse of £4,000,000. Chris DiMarco was the runner-up, earning £430,000. The tournament took place from July 20-23, 2006, at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, with Woods finishing at 67-65-71-67=270.
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Cypress, California native Tiger Woods wins 2005 British Open in St. Andrews, Scotland
Greek-American actor John Stamos was born in Cypress, California. Professional golfer Tiger Woods, also from Cypress, married Elin Nordegren in October 2004. In July 2005, Woods won the 134th edition of The Open Championship in Scotland, securing his second victory in this prestigious golf tournament.
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