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Stanford prevails in Ala. despite her 1-over day

Sports Digest

September 15, 2008

Angela Stanford won the Bell Micro LPGA Classic for her second career LPGA Tour title, making a 3 1/2 -foot par putt on the final hole for a 1-over-par 73 and a one-stroke victory over China's Shanshan Feng in Mobile, Ala. The Texan, 30, four strokes ahead entering the day after consecutive 67s in the second and third rounds, had an 11-under 277 total on The Crossings course at Magnolia Grove. Feng finished with a 68.

Champions Greater Hickory Classic: R.W. Eaks successfully defended his title in Conover, N.C., closing with a 1-under 71 in windy conditions for a four-stroke victory over Tom Jenkins and Tom Kite. Eaks, 56, had a 16-under 200 total and earned $255,000 for his second victory of the year. He has four Champions Tour victories, all in the past two years.

Ryder Cup: Strong wind felled a TV tower and some trees at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., five days before the start of the Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe. Kerry Haigh, managing director of championships and business development for the PGA of America, said the course will be ready for the competition.

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