Sports
Robert Gamez, a hometown favorite playing before a gallery of family, friends and neighbors, took a one-shot lead Thursday in the golf tournament he wants most to win.
Oct. 9, 1992
Usually, when a golfer no one ever heard of jumps into a lead in a tournament, the golf Establishment holds its head and groans: “Oh, no!
Jan. 18, 1990
With his veteran opponents unable to apply any pressure, rookie Robert Gamez, playing on his home course, eased his way to a four-stroke victory Sunday in the $900,000 Tucson Open.
Jan. 15, 1990
Robert Gamez figured he needed a fast start in the final round of the Texas Open to end the longest stretch between victories in PGA Tour history.
Sept. 26, 2005
Robert Gamez let off some steam by snapping his putter in two during the third round of the U.S.
June 20, 1993
Being behind made all the difference for Mark Brooks in his battle with Robert Gamez at the Greater Milwaukee Open on Sunday.
Sept. 2, 1991
Masters champion Ben Crenshaw and Robert Gamez shared the 36-hole lead as the rain-plagued Memorial tournament dodged two weather systems and got back on schedule Friday at Dublin, Ohio.
June 3, 1995
After he played the last 11 holes in 10 under par, shot a 27 coming in and wound up with a 12-under 60 Friday at Indian Wells Country Club, Robert Gamez wasted no time assessing his round.
Jan. 24, 2004
Rookie Robert Gamez capped a final-round 66 with an 18th-hole eagle Sunday to pass Greg Norman and Larry Mize and win the $900,000 Bay Hill Invitational at Orlando, Fla.
March 26, 1990
California
Francisco Gamez and a friend were on their way to pick up Francisco’s wedding tuxedo one day in late 1982 when they heard shots ring out from a car speeding through the alley behind the Gamez home in Eagle Rock.
July 17, 1985