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Weekley may forever be known for his first-tee antics at Valhalla.
Boo Weekley's recent appearances on TV and at a NASCAR race point to a new level in popularity for the Ryder Cup rookie who has taken the golf world by storm. But does he have the staying power of a John Daly type of player? Our experts weigh in. Fact Or Fiction

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VALERO TEXAS OPEN -

PlayerScoreThru Today
T1 Jhonathan Vegas (VEN) - N/A
0 Steve Allan (AUS) - N/A
0 Michael Bradley (USA) - N/A
0 Matt Kuchar (USA) - N/A
0 John Riegger (USA) - N/A
0 Jim McGovern (USA) - N/A
0 Cameron Beckman (USA) - N/A
0 Billy Andrade (USA) - N/A
0 Brenden Pappas (RSA) - N/A
0 Shane Bertsch (USA) - N/A

Site: La Cantera GC-Resort Course, San Antonio, TX

Par: 35-35--70 Yards: 6,896 Purse: $4,500,000

Def. Champ: Justin Leonard - USA, 261 (19-under)

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FedExCup Standings

RankPlayerCup Points
1Vijay Singh125,101
2Camilo Villegas124,550
3Sergio Garcia119,400
4Anthony Kim114,419
5Jim Furyk113,180
6Mike Weir113,118
7Phil Mickelson112,201
8Justin Leonard111,638
9Ben Curtis110,702
10K.J. Choi110,646
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In this Sept. 28, 2008 file photo, Phil Mickelson reacts after missing a putt for birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Tour ...

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