British Open: Lewis tops Uihlein as top amateur
SANDWICH, England (July 17, 2011) -- While Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke turned back the clock to win the 2011 British Open Sunday, amateurs Tom Lewis and Peter Uihlein battled for the top spot among non-professionals.
Lewis, the world's No. 2 ranked amateur, who's first-round 65 earned him a spot atop the leaderboard when Friday's second round began, came in as the Open's low amateur. He tied for 30th place at 9-over.
Uihlein, the top-ranked amateur player in the world and Oklahoma State University star, finished in a tie for 48th after shooting 12-over.
ABOUT THE British Open
The most coveted trophy in the game and one
of the most iconic in all of sport: more
commonly referred to as the Claret Jug.
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minutes of winning the British Open, the
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engraved on that cup, and a place in golfing
history.
Amateurs have played an
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years, with players like Sergio Garcia, Justin
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