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        <title><![CDATA[Faiz Mohammad drives Oman golf growth under Vision 2040]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman has witnessed a clear and steady development in the sport of golf over the past two years, led by the Vice-Chairman of the Oman Golf Association (OGA), Faiz Mohammad Riyadh. T...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Faiz Mohammad honours champion Ahmed al Wahibi with the WAGR Championship Cup.</media:title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ahmed al Wahaibi Oman’s rising golf talent]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Omani golfer Ahmed bin Khalil al Wahaibi is steadily carving out a name for himself as one of the Sultanate of Oman’s most promising young talents, following an impressive run of a...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A snapshot of player Ahmed al Wahaibi&#039;s crowning as champion in one of the tournaments.</media:title>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:47:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy wins second Masters in a row for sixth major title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AUGUSTA, United States: Rory McIlroy overcame early stumbles and a late scare to win the Masters on Sunday, capturing his sixth major title to become only the fourth back-to-back c...]]></description>
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            <media:title> Northern Ireland&#039;s Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text> Northern Ireland&#039;s Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:01:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Clark makes early move, Scheffler hunts McIlroy in Masters]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[* Clark surges with three straight birdies, ⁠sits two shots behind leaders* World number one Scheffler three shots off lead under ​favorable conditionsAUGUSTA, United States: Wyndh...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Wyndham Clark of the US reacts on the 7th hole during the second round of The Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, US. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:20:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, United States: South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo held off a final day charge from Nelly Korda to clinch a one-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's Fortinet Founders Cup tournamen...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Kim Hyo-joo</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:42:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[DeChambeau wins back-to-back LIV Golf playoffs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[THRILLING VICTORYJOHANNESBURG: Bryson DeChambeau won back-to-back LIV Golf titles via playoffs when he made a birdie on the first extra hole to beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in the South...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Crushers GC&#039;s Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and caddies celebrate on the podium after winning the LIV Golf South Africa team event. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Crushers GC&#039;s Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and caddies celebrate on the podium after winning the LIV Golf South Africa team event. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:24:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Five share lead at US PGA Players Championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Austria's Sepp Straka and American Sahith Theegala were among five players sharing the lead at five-under par 67 when darkness halted Thursday's opening round of the US PGA...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sahith Theegala acknowledges the crowd after his putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Players Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Sahith Theegala acknowledges the crowd after his putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Players Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:52:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy is ‘game-time decision’ for the Players]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said on Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.T...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 14th green during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 14th green during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:23:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ahmed al Wahaibi clinches 30th Assarain Golf Classic Crown]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Ahmed al Wahaibi of Oman emerged champion at the 30th Assarain Golf Classic after overcoming stiff competition from a strong field at Ghala Golf Club. The prestigious tourn...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ahmed al Wahaibi of Oman emerged champion at the 30th Assarain Golf Classic. </media:title>
            <media:text>Ahmed al Wahaibi of Oman emerged champion at the 30th Assarain Golf Classic. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:10:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OGA honours national players after success at Gulf championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Golf Association (OGA) held a special ceremony to honour the players of the national golf teams in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Gulf Golf C...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Oman Golf Association honoured the players of the national golf teams in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Gulf Golf Championship for Girls and Age Categories.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Oman Golf Association honoured the players of the national golf teams in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Gulf Golf Championship for Girls and Age Categories.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:33:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Charity golf tournament raises RO 8,000 for health causes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Positive Vision Association (PVA) successfully concluded its Second Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, January 2, at Ghala Golf Club, raising RO 8,000 in support of its...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Charity golf tournament raises RO 8,000 for health causes.</media:title>
            <media:text>Charity golf tournament raises RO 8,000 for health causes.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:45:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[UAE, Gulf teams shine as Al Rumhy claims U13 title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The GCC Junior Golf Championship, held at Ghala Golf Club, concluded on Tuesday with high level competition and outstanding performances across all age categories, highligh...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The UAE girls won the under-16 team championship. — Faisal al Balushi</media:title>
            <media:text>The UAE girls won the under-16 team championship. — Faisal al Balushi</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:15:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[GCC Golf championship witnesses tight contention]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, DEC 22The first round of the GCC Golf Championship for ladies and junior categories, hosted at Ghala Golf Club, concluded with closely contested results among GCC national...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The first round results reflected the high level of competitiveness among GCC teams.</media:title>
            <media:text>The first round results reflected the high level of competitiveness among GCC teams.</media:text>
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                        <author>Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:52:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The GCC Junior Golf Championship for girls and age categories Under 13 and Under 16 for boys and girls gets today Monday morning at Ghala Golf Club, hosted by the Sultanate...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi</media:title>
            <media:text>The championship represents a significant milestone in the development of golf across the GCC. — Faisal al Balushi</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:42:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Scheffler wins fourth consecutive POY Award]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year on Monday to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods (1999-2003) to...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Scottie Scheffler</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:24:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Matsuyama tops Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Alex Noren in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.Japan's Mat...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Hideki Matsuyama </media:title>
            <media:text>Hideki Matsuyama </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:13:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA as Scott stays in hunt]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180373/sports/golf/three-way-tie-for-lead-at-australian-pga-as-scott-stays-in-hunt]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[BRISBANE, Australia: Spain's David Puig, Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia and Anthony Quayle shared a one-shot lead at the Australian PGA Championship on Saturday with local heroes Min W...]]></description>
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            <media:title>David Puig</media:title>
            <media:text>David Puig</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:01:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Two-time major golf champion Zoeller dies]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion who was known for his humour but sparked a firestorm with a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods, has died at the age o...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Former champion Fuzzy Zoeller shouts to the gallery on the 18th green before stroking his final putt in his final competitive round during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2009. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Former champion Fuzzy Zoeller shouts to the gallery on the 18th green before stroking his final putt in his final competitive round during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2009. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:19:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jayasinghe clinches National Day golf championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Golf Association (OGA) concluded the National Day Golf Championship last Friday at the Ghala Golf Club, marking a festive sporting occasion held in conjunction wit...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The winners in different categories pose with the chief guest and officials.</media:title>
            <media:text>The winners in different categories pose with the chief guest and officials.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:35:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy wins seventh race to Dubai title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DUBAI: Rory McIlroy recorded an eagle on the 72nd hole to force a playoff before falling to Matt Fitzpatrick at the World Tour Championship on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Rory McIlroy celebrate with the trophy.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:25:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman among 13 nations in Arab Golf Championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Arab Golf Championship for men, presented by ANB Bank, officially began on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, organised by the Saudi Golf Federation under the supervision...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The event runs from November 9 to 15, bringing together golfers from 13 Arab countries, including Oman.</media:title>
            <media:text>The event runs from November 9 to 15, bringing together golfers from 13 Arab countries, including Oman.</media:text>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:02:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McKibbin wins Hong Kong Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[HONG KONG: Tom McKibbin will play at the Masters for the first time and also qualified for the British Open after breaking records at the Hong Kong Open to win by seven shots on Su...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tom McKibbin celebrates with the Hong Kong Open trophy.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:36:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fleetwood wins in India to continue blistering form]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood shot a superb final round of seven-under 65 on Sunday to win the DP World India Championship by two strokes, continuing a blistering run of form. Japan's Keita Naka...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tommy Fleetwood celebrate with the DP World India Championship trophy.</media:title>
            <media:text>Tommy Fleetwood celebrate with the DP World India Championship trophy.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:47:47 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nakajima shoots 65 to seize India lead from Fleetwood, Lowry]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178304/sports/golf/nakajima-shoots-65-to-seize-india-lead-from-fleetwood-lowry]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI: Japan's Keita Nakajima shot his second 65 of the week on Saturday to leapfrog Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry and take a two-shot cushion into the final round of the DP...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Keita Nakajima during the final round of the DP World India Championship.</media:title>
            <media:text>Keita Nakajima during the final round of the DP World India Championship.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:03:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Flawless Fleetwood jumps into India Championship lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI: Tommy Fleetwood played a flawless second round of eight-under to move into the lead at the India Championship on Friday, while Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy was six st...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.</media:title>
            <media:text>Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:32:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sei Young Kim ties another record at BMW Ladies Championship]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178265/sports/golf/sei-young-kim-ties-another-record-at-bmw-ladies-championship]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Haenam, South Korea: Sei Young Kim carded a 6-under-par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the BMW Ladies Championship on Friday in Haenam, Korea.Kim tied the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sei Young Kim</media:title>
            <media:text>Sei Young Kim</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:30:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy dumps driver on India debut, Lowry leads after dog interruption]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178233/sports/golf/mcilroy-dumps-driver-on-india-debut-lowry-leads-after-dog-interruption]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI: Rory McIlroy left the driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India with a three-under 69, but it was his Ryder Cup partner Shane Lowry who led after a superb 64 o...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Shane Lowry led after a superb 64 on Thursday in the first round at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.</media:title>
            <media:text>Shane Lowry led after a superb 64 on Thursday in the first round at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:21:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fisk wins maiden PGA Tour title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Steven Fisk outdueled South Africa's Garrick Higgo down the stretch to to capture his first PGA Tour title on Sunday with victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship in...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Steven Fisk celebrates with the trophy after winning Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi.</media:title>
            <media:text>Steven Fisk celebrates with the trophy after winning Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:42:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Former umpire &#039;Dickie&#039; Bird dies aged 92]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177022/sports/golf/former-umpire-dickie-bird-dies-aged-92]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday. Bird st...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Harold "Dickie" Bird </media:title>
            <media:text>Harold "Dickie" Bird </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:19:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fleetwood secures first PGA victory to win FedEx Cup title]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175560/sports/golf/fleetwood-secures-first-pga-victory-to-win-fedex-cup-title]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Stop questioning Tommy Fleetwood about finally getting his first PGA Tour victory. He got his win, after so many close calls, in a big way. The Englishman captured the FedEx Cup ch...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tommy Fleetwood poses for a photo with the FedExCup Trophy after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Tommy Fleetwood poses for a photo with the FedExCup Trophy after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:09:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Henley leads PGA Tour with Scheffler in pursuit]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Russell Henley rode a hot putter to a nine-under par 61 and a two-shot lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler on Thursday at the US PGA Tour Championship, where a star-...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Russell Henley plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the US PGA Tour Championship. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Russell Henley plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the US PGA Tour Championship. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:18:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Iwai takes two-shot lead, Deng in hunt]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MONTREAL: Japan's Akie Iwai, riding high after winning her first LPGA title in Portland, fired seven birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to seize a two-shot first-round lea...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Aphrodite Deng plays her tee shot at the sixth tee during first round play at the CPKC Women&#039;s Open golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Aphrodite Deng plays her tee shot at the sixth tee during first round play at the CPKC Women&#039;s Open golf tournament. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:10:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Golf inspires kids at SABCO Summer Camp]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Golf Association (OGA) announced its active participation in the SABCO Sports Park Summer Camp, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) throughout...]]></description>
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            <media:title>OGA took part in the SABCO Sports Park Summer Camp</media:title>
            <media:text>OGA took part in the SABCO Sports Park Summer Camp</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:26:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rose tops Spaun in play-off to win PGA St Jude]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1174913/sports/golf/rose-tops-spaun-in-play-off-to-win-pga-st-jude]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Justin Rose reeled off four straight back-nine birdies to force a playoff then birdied the third hole of sudden death to beat JJ Spaun for the St Jude Championship on S...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Justin Rose reacts during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Justin Rose reacts during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:32:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fleetwood leads FedEx St Jude tournament]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS: England's Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his elusive first win on the PGA Tour, followed a first round 63 with a second round 64 on Friday to take the lead at the FedEx St. Jude...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images </media:title>
            <media:text>Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:37:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Scheffler shines as he wins Royal Portrush title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Roy...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Scottie Scheffler celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Scottie Scheffler celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:10:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Gerard holds off Van Rooyen to win Barracuda title]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1173846/sports/golf/gerard-holds-off-van-rooyen-to-win-barracuda-title]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Ryan Gerard held off South African Erik van Rooyen down the back nine on Sunday to win the Barracuda Championship for his first US PGA Tour title.The 25...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ryan Gerard of the United States poses with the Barracuda trophy after winning the Barracuda Championship 2025 at Tahoe Mountain Club. — AFP</media:title>
            <media:text>Ryan Gerard of the United States poses with the Barracuda trophy after winning the Barracuda Championship 2025 at Tahoe Mountain Club. — AFP</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:08:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Scheffler defending lead as McIlroy powers into British Open contention]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1173739/sports/golf/scheffler-defending-lead-as-mcilroy-powers-into-british-open-contention]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[PORTRUSH, UNITED KINGDOM: Scottie Scheffler started his British Open third round with a one-shot lead as Rory McIlroy sparked his title bid into life at Royal Portrush on Saturday....]]></description>
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            <media:title>Scheffler tees off on the first hole during the second round. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Scheffler tees off on the first hole during the second round. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:20:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy five back as Harman leads British Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[*American Harman shoots 65 to lead on eight under*China&#39;s Li Haotong one shot back after fast start to round two*Erratic McIlroy still in contention at three underPORTRUSH, Nor...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy putts on the 7th green during the second round. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy putts on the 7th green during the second round. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:43:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[McIlroy, Schauffele to compete in British Open]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1173611/sports/golf/mcilroy-schauffele-to-compete-in-british-open]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[PORTRUSH, United Kingdom: A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 16, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in action during a practice round REUTERS/Russell Cheyne</media:title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Campbell wins John Deere Classic title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Brian Campbell parred the first hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Emilio Grillo and claim his second US PGA Tour title of 2025 at the John Deere Classic in Silvis,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Brian Campbell holds up the trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:02:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bradley edges Fleetwood to win PGA Travelers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley won the Travelers Championship for the second time in three seasons on Sunday, a dramatic last-hole birdie denying England&#39;s Tommy...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Keegan Bradley raises the Travelers Championship trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Keegan Bradley raises the Travelers Championship trophy. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:01:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fleetwood grabs PGA Travelers lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: England&#39;s Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Saturday&#39;s third round of the Travelers...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the first tee during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. </media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:57:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoCSY organises the 2nd edition of Woodball championship]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, JUNE 17The second edition of the Woodball Championship kicks off on Thursday, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY), represented by the Sports Acti...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Woodball can be played on beaches, sand, grass, or even uneven surfaces</media:title>
            <media:text>Woodball can be played on beaches, sand, grass, or even uneven surfaces</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:35:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Burns fires 65 to grab US Open lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[OAKMONT, Pennsylvania: Sam Burns held the second round clubhouse lead at the US Open on Friday as overnight leader J J Spaun struggled late at Oakmont Country Club while Rory McIlr...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sam Burns plays his shot from the 12th tee. — Reuters </media:title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fox win PGA Canadian Open]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MONTREAL: New Zealand&#39;s Ryan Fox birdied the fourth playoff hole to defeat American Sam Burns on Sunday and win the US PGA Tour&#39;s Canadian Open for his second triumph in fi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ryan Fox holds the winner's trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:13:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Scheffler holds off Griffin to defend PGA Memorial title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: World number one Scottie Scheffler captured his 16th career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to defend titles at the Memorial tournam...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Scottie Scheffler poses for photos with the tournament trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Scottie Scheffler poses for photos with the tournament trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:12:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Stark wins US Women&#039;s Open golf tournament title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Maja Stark has won tournaments around the world, but a professional victory in the United States eluded her.Now she&#39;s a US Women&#39;s Open champion. Stark carded an even-par 7...]]></description>
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            <media:title> Maja Stark holds up championship trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text> Maja Stark holds up championship trophy. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:12:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Taylor, Griffin share lead at PGA Tour]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Nick Taylor conjured four birdies without a bogey in a four-under-par 68 on Friday to pull into a tie for the lead with Ben Griffin in the US PGA Tour&#39;s Memorial To...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Ben Griffin plays his shot from the first tee. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Ben Griffin plays his shot from the first tee. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 17:50:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Griffin grabs second PGA title]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[HOUSTON: Ben Griffin secured his second PGA Tour victory on Sunday at the Charles Schwab Challenge, holding off Germany&#39;s Matthias Schmid by a single stroke at the historic Col...]]></description>
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            <media:title> Ben Griffin poses with the trophy. — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text> Ben Griffin poses with the trophy. — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:09:59 +0400</pubDate>
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