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Bjorn, Manassero highlight big day for Europeans
MARANA, Ariz -- Ian Poulter was the first of 21 Europeans to tee off Wednesday at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship; 13 survived to do battle in the second round. If proof was needed that there is a change taking place in the golf world, it was delivered by 17-year-old Italian Matteo Manassero, with his 2-and-1 victory over World No. 8 Steve Stricker on his 44th birthday. Manassero, ranked 59th in the world, has already made history this week by becoming the youngest competitor in the tournament.
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