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Tom Purtzer, who skipped the last three PGA tournaments because he was frustrated with his game, fought through cold and wind Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead in the $1.5-million Greater Greensboro Open at Greensboro, N.C.
April 23, 1993
It takes four extra holes, but he beats Roberts for the title in Champions Tour event at Valencia.
March 19, 2007
Tournament golf is an individual sport and, with the notable exception of the Ryder Cup, team events are uncommon.
Nov. 20, 1992
It’s difficult to imagine that Tom Purtzer has ever had a problem with his golf swing.
Feb. 11, 1994
Jim Colbert and Tom Purtzer shot a six-under-par 66 Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Raymond Floyd and Hal Sutton after two rounds of the $550,000 Team Invitational golf tournament at Boca West.
Dec. 14, 1985
The golfer thinks victory all the way as he fends off foes’ rallies at the Toshiba Senior Classic in Newport Beach.
March 22, 2004
Leading by six, he makes a double bogey, and Hatalsky catches him with 18 holes to play.
March 21, 2004
Lanny Wadkins and Tom Purtzer could lose the $1 million Shark Shootout today.
Nov. 24, 1991
Tom Purtzer let victory escape him in regulation but secured it in a playoff Sunday in the World Series of Golf at Akron, Ohio.
Aug. 26, 1991
A non-winner since ‘91, he makes 58-foot eagle putt on 18th hole to edge Morgan in SBC Classic.
March 17, 2003