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Haney: Tiger predicted U.S. Open victory despite two leg fractures

Originally Published: June 18, 2008
By Bob Harig | ESPN.com

We saw him limp through 91 holes, wince with every big swing and win the U.S. Open in a playoff over Rocco Mediate on Monday despite virtually no preparation for the tournament.

Now we are learning that Tiger Woods' participation and triumph in the major championship at Torrey Pines is even more remarkable.

Woods announced Wednesday that he will have reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee and will miss the remainder of the golf season.

Hank Haney, Woods' ...

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