Dougherty hopes to draw strength from local fans

Liverpudlian Nick Dougherty hopes to ride the crest of a wave of local support at the British Open to boost his fading Ryder Cup hopes.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2006 - 09:05

Liverpudlian Nick Dougherty hopes to ride the crest of a wave of local support at the British Open to boost his fading Ryder Cup hopes.

The 24-year-old was well in contention for Ian Woosnam’s team to take on the US at the K Club in September after five top-10 finishes in his first nine events.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: US Place: K Club Place: Hoylake Person: Dougherty Person: Nick Dougherty Person: Ian Woosnam Person: Johan Edfors Person: Stephen Dodd Person: Doddy Event: British Open Event: Ryder Cup Event: Irish Open Event: Scottish Open Organisation: Liverpudlian

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