Woods wins first major without father, defends Open title

By Mercer Baggs
Mercer Baggs is the managing editor for GolfChannel.com. A graduate from the University of Georgia, he has been covering the sport, writing commentary and features for both on-air and online, since 1996. Baggs is a multiple award winner from the Golf Writers’ Association of America.

JULY 23, 2006 AT 12:00 PM - He's now won 11 of these things. But it's hardly old hat. Tiger Woods loves to win major championships, and each one has its own special meaning.None like this one.Ten times, Tiger has been able to celebrate a major victory with his father, Earl. This time he could not. E

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Mercer Baggs is the managing editor for GolfChannel.com. A graduate from the University of Georgia, he has been covering the sport, writing commentary and features for both on-air and online, since 1996. Baggs is a multiple award winner from the Golf Writers’ Association of America.
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