Now, under Foley and post-scandal, Woods has a reputation to redeem and a record to break: Jack Nicklaus's 18 major wins.

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Rep. Thomas Reynolds (R-NY), the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee who was among those party leaders who knew some details of l'affaire Foley as far back as last November, has an unexpected challenge for his Buffalo-area seat from Jack Davis, a well-financed businessman, who is thought to be within striking distance of victory.

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Foley had so much personality that he brought multiple characters to life during his illustrious career, including Mankind and Cactus Jack.

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