LYCOS RETRIEVER
Jay Haas: Years
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Haas and Roberts had memorable seasons in 2006, each highlighted by wins in three consecutive starts. They occupied the top two spots on the money list and the Charles Schwab Cup points standings for nearly the entire year.
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To that point, the elder Haas was looking out for his kid last year when he arranged for the two to play a practice round before the US Open. The other key member in the 6:30 a.m. first tee: Tiger Woods. Father wanted son learning from the best.
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Haas has been a longtime supporter of charities in the Greenville, S.C., area where he resides, raising more than $1 million over the years. After seeing family members battle the effects of diseases such as ALS and Cystic Fibrosis, Haas has enthusiastically supported the ALS Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in an effort to find a cure for these devastating diseases.
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One place Haas is seeking to go is Oakland Hills, the site of this year's Ryder Cup. A high finish will help him obtain valuable points in his quest to qualify as one of the U.S. team's top 10 members. A green jacket win would almost certainly get him there.
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The 52-year-old Haas started the day four strokes behind Morgan and pushed into the lead with a string of five-straight birdies, beginning at the fourth hole. He led by two-strokes midway through the round.
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Haas ... won four times last year, topped the money list and edged Loren Roberts to win the season-long Schwab Cup points race. It was a striking display for a player who, despite all his solid work over the years, didn't make much of an impact on the grand stage.
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