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How Jean van de Velde threw away the Open Championship at Carnoustie in one of the most famous meltdowns in sports history
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How Jean van de Velde threw away the Open Championship at Carnoustie in one of the most famous meltdowns in sports history
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How Jean van de Velde threw away the Open Championship at Carnoustie in one of the most famous meltdowns in sports history
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