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Champs Recover, Stay Close To Leaders | |
By Tom Hanson
Naples Daily News
The two-time defending champs, Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman, struggled a bit Friday morning in the first round of The Franklin Templeton Shootout.
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The dynamic duo started out with two birdies on the first two holes but couldn't build on it. They made the turn at 2-under par, which is losing ground to the field. They finished up at a respectable 6-under, just three shots behind the leaders, Jason Gore and Fred Funk.
But they're not worried.
"We got it back together and we aren't too far behind," Sluman said. "We didn't shoot ourselves out of the tournament."
Last year, Sluman and Kuehne were just one shot behind leaders Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch after the first round. The year before, they had the lead with a 65.
Sluman is hoping the team can stay close to the leaders through the better ball competition today. Kuehne, who basically drove two par-4 greens on Nos. 7 and 10, will need to be a little more accurate off the tee.
"He kind of throttles down a little more (today)," Sluman said. "He won't try to make the big swings that he tries because (today) is about two balls in play and two chances to make birdie."
And there is always Sunday. In the last two years, Kuehne and Sluman have shot 11- and 12-under, respectively, in the scramble format. Sluman feels if they are anywhere near the lead they'll have a shot to three-peat.
"We obviously seemed to gel well on Sundays at this tournament," he said.
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| About Franklin Templeton Investments |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $659 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2011. For more information, visit franklintempleton.com. |
| About Tiburón Golf Club |
| Tiburón Golf Club, a WCI managed facility, featuring two Greg Norman-designed golf courses, was carved from 800 acres of prime southwest Florida real estate. The courses reflect Norman’s appreciation for pristine natural settings and his passion for great golf. The Black and The Gold courses contain a combination of stacked sod-wall bunkers and tricky coquina waste bunkers. Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, Tiburón reflects a strong commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural resources. |
| About The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples |
| The AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is renowned for its outstanding service, incredible cuisine and luxurious accommodations with panoramic views. The 295-room Mediterranean-style resort, ranked as the top golf resort in Florida by Golf Digest (October 2009), is home to a pair of 18-hole signature Greg Norman golf courses at Tiburón. The Tiburón Golf Course complex is complete with the Rick Smith Golf Academy, recognized as one of the top academies in the country. |
| About Greg Norman Production Company |
| The Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), a subsidiary of Great White Shark Enterprises, is devoted to event management and sports marketing. The GNPC is proud to operate the PGA TOUR-sanctioned Mayakoba Golf Classic and Franklin Templeton Shootout, Golf PARa Todos, Three Friends: One Goal, Greg Norman Estates events and many other corporate and special events. The GNPC prides itself on producing events and marketing initiatives that not only reflect the discerning standards of its namesake, but of its clients as well. |
Contact |
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Lee Patterson
The Franklin Templeton Shootout
704-553-4790
pattersonprinc@yahoo.com |
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