Nick Taylor sinks 72-foot putt to win Canadian Open, countrymate Hadwin tackled in celebration
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Nick Taylor sinks 72-foot putt to win Canadian Open, countrymate Hadwin tackled in celebration

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Nick Taylor tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of caddie Dave Markle after he made a 72-foot eagle putt to become the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, and he doesn’t remember any of it. “It’s a tournament that we’ve circled on our calendar since probably junior golf,” Taylor said. “I’ve looked up to Mike Weir and watched him play golf for so long, and for him to be there was special,” Taylor said. I think even walking the first tee today, walking to the first green, there’s ovations on every single tee and green,” Taylor said.

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Canada Day! Taylor wins playoff to end Canadian Open drought
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Canada Day! Taylor wins playoff to end Canadian Open drought

The Hindu  

Nick Taylor rolled in a stunning 72-foot putt on the fourth playoff hole to win the Canadian Open on Sunday and become the first home-grown winner of the men’s national championship in almost seven decades. “This is for all the guys through the years, this is for my family at home,” said Taylor after ending one of the country’s longest …

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