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In 14 previous visits to golf's oldest major, Goosen's best finish was a tie for fifth at St. Andrews in 2005 behind Tiger Woods.

Goosen only two shots off lead after wild round at British Open 2009

Retief Goosen's third round included a double bogey and an eagle, but he still is near the top of the leaderboard.

Goosen only two shots off lead after wild round at British Open 2009

Goosen's score was the most shocking of a day when gusty winds became a major factor for the first time in the tournament.

USATODAY.com - Campbell bests faltering Goosen, surging Tiger at U.S. Open 2005

Goosen's three-stroke lead heading into the final round vaporized early, and he finished tied for 11th, eight shots behind Campbell.

USATODAY.com - Campbell bests faltering Goosen, surging Tiger at U.S. Open 2005

Goosen's horrendous play had given Woods an opportunity he never quite imagined he would have had when he woke up Sunday morning — an open path to another Open win.

USATODAY.com - Woods putters chance away 2005

According to the USGA, Goosen's 81 tied Gil Morgan (1992 at Pebble Beach) for the worst final round by a U.S.

USATODAY.com - Goosen falls flat with 81 in final round of U.S. Open 2005

Goosen's round was eerily similar to the effort of his pal Ernie Els in the 2004 Open, when he finished with an 80 in the final pairing as Goosen won his second title.

USATODAY.com - Notes: Love, Garcia finish with empty feeling 2005

Goosen's best mark of the week was his 24 putts in Sunday's final round, an average of 1.33 a hole.

USATODAY.com - Goosen ganders second U.S. Open victory 2004

Although he didn't quiet the galleries with spectacular shots, Goosen's tenacity won their respect.

USATODAY.com - Goosen ganders second U.S. Open victory 2004

In the end, the New York fans rose to applaud Goosen's workmanlike performance.

USATODAY.com - Goosen ganders second U.S. Open victory 2004