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From The AP and Golf Channel

SYDNEY, Australia -- Aaron Baddeley will be the favorite Thursday when he attempts to win his third Australian Open golf title and further his goal of surpassing Gary Player''s record of seven Open victories.

"This is definitely an event I focus on because I''ve made it known that I want to beat Gary Player''s record of seven, so I''ve got to get eight Australian Opens," Baddeley said.

"I really focus on this one because it''s our national championship, which is always special, but then it would be nice to get a few Australian Opens early so then it gives me a little easier (task) for the next 20 years."

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