Jacobsen still in running after hole-in-one

Helped by a hole-in-one, American Peter Jacobsen kept alive the chance of becoming the oldest-ever winner of a major title at Pinehurst today.

Jacobsen still in running after hole-in-one
Sat, 18 Jun, 2005 - 22:12

Helped by a hole-in-one, American Peter Jacobsen kept alive the chance of becoming the oldest-ever winner of a major title at Pinehurst today.

The 51-year-old former Ryder Cup player, who earned a spot in the field by capturing last year’s US Seniors Open, aced the 175-yard ninth hole en route to a sparkling third round 69.

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