THEN AND NOW
Jim Gorant
July 04, 2005
LAST WEEK, highly touted amateur Ryan Moore, 22, made his pro debut at the Barclays Classic at Westchester Country Club. Thirty-three years ago another top-rated, 22-year-old amateur, Tom Kite, began his pro career at the same tournament, then known as the Westchester Classic. Kite went on to win 19 Tour events, including the '92 U.S. Open. Here's how things have changed--or not--between the two professional debuts.
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RYAN MOORE
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TOM KITE
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51st |
FINISH |
32nd |
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$13,532 |
$ EARNED |
$1,425 |
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274 |
WINNING SCORE |
270 |
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$5,750,000 |
PURSE |
$250,000 |
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$1,035,000 |
WINNER'S SHARE |
$50,000 |
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Padraig Harrington
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WINNER |
Jack Nicklaus
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6,839 yards |
COURSE LENGTH |
6,700 yards |
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Batman Begins |
BOX-OFFICE
SMASH |
The Godfather |
We Belong Together
by Mariah Carey
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NO. 1 HIT |
Brandy by Looking Glass |
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Dancing with the Stars
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TOP-RATED
TV SHOW |
Marcus Welby, M.D. |
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Trucker cap |
HIGH FASHION |
Plaid pants |
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War in Iraq
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HEADLINES |
Vietnam War |
LAST WEEK, highly touted amateur Ryan Moore, 22, made his pro debut at the Barclays Classic at Westchester Country Club. Thirty-three years ago another top-rated, 22-year-old amateur, Tom Kite, began his pro career at the same tournament, then known as the Westchester Classic. Kite went on to win 19 Tour events, including the '92 U.S. Open. Here's how things have changed--or not--between the two professional debuts.
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