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Frenchman Gregory Havret comes out of nowhere for runner-up finish at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Gregory Havret almost didn't make it to the U.S. Open.Late last month, he nailed an improbable 50-foot putt to get into a six-man playoff at an Open qualifier in England, then later sank a 20-footer to secure one of the final five spots in the 156-player field for Pebble Beach.And what an Open debut he had as someone few would have picked to contend — or even make the cut to play on the weekend.On Sunday, the little-known Havret finished an impressive runner-up to Graeme McDowell . Havret played his final round, a 1-over 72, with top-ranked Tiger Woods and a gallery of thousands who had no choice but to discover who he is.Not bad for the 33-year-old Frenchman ranked 391st in the world who hadn't finished higher than 10th in any European Tour event this year."All of a sudden I'm playing a Sunday with Tiger. It was very exciting," Havret said afterward, balancing the emotions of being thrilled and disheartened at the same time. "I knew I had some chances and I...

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