In fact, when Pitino made out his "dangerous" list before the tournament began, Colorado State was on it.

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Donald, who clinched the PGA Tour money list by winning the final tournament, was relieved after his late surge lifted him up from 31st on the leaderboard.

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"It is just a perfect golf course for me, " added the 26-year-old, who was playing his first tournament since clinching the European Tour money list crown in November.

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Jamaica, who have never played in a World Cup, had been on the list of contenders for the 2019 tournament, but decided against pursuing their interest.

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In another twist, fellow American Bo Van Pelt had shot a 59 in the pro-am Wednesday, but it does not count for the record books, while Mickelson himself carded a 59 at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in 2004, a four-man invitational tournament which does not count towards the official money list.

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Menyoli's tale is just one of many, too numerous to list comprehensively here, that have shown the Winter Olympics to be a tournament where Africa has defied the odds to have a presence.

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In fact, the Big 12 jumps to the top of the list when measured in terms of per-school income from television, bowls and the NCAA tournament.

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