McIlroy, Tiger Woods and possibly Phil Mickelson are almost certainly the only pros in the eight-figure range for equipment deals, according to an industry person who talked on the condition of anonymity.

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Meantime, Greece remains in a precarious financial condition, needing more bailout funds than expected in the near term, as the European Union leaders try to figure out the next step to take on that matter.

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