Brandt Snedeker of US uses replacement clubs, wins opener at World Match Play in Spain

StarTribune Thursday 17th May, 2012

CASARES, Spain - Brandt Snedeker used a loaner set of clubs to begin his World Match Play Championship for a 5 and 4 victory over Thomas Bjorn on Thursday. The lone American in the 24-man field teed off with only 10 clubs in his replacement bag - including a putter bought from the pro shop. Snedeker's journey from Miami to Madrid was interrupted Monday when his plane was forced to land after a passenger suffered a heart attack. After a connect...

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