Greg Norman Says No to PGA Championship Invitation...

7/29/2008 1:14:12 AM

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Greg Norman, whose bid to become the oldest winner in major championship History fell just short at this month''s British Open, has decided to decline an invitation to play in the PGA Championship

In the wake of his tie for third at Royal Birkdale, the 53-year-old Norman was extended a special invitation by the PGA of America. The PGA Championship is Aug. 7-10 at Oakland Hills.

"While I truly appreciate the PGA extending me an exemption for this year''s PGA Championship, I have elected to decline in favor of adhering to the professional and personal commitments I made prior to the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale," Norman said on his Web site, www.shark.com. "I wish the PGA and Oakland...




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