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Norman

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1. Greg. born 1955, Australian golfer
2. Jessye . born 1945, US Black soprano

Norman

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1. (in the Middle Ages) a member of the people of Normandy descended from the 10th-century Scandinavian conquerors of the country and the native French
2. a native or inhabitant of Normandy
3. another name for Norman French
4. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Normans, esp the Norman kings of England, the Norman people living in England, or their dialect of French
5. denoting, relating to, or having the style of Romanesque architecture used in Britain from the Norman Conquest until the 12th century. It is characterized by the rounded arch, the groin vault, massive masonry walls, etc.
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Greg Norman Bubba Watson (right) prepares to present Adam Scott with the green jacket for winning the Masters and (inset) Tiger Woods incorrectly drops his ball and earns a two shot penalty
In his book Greg Norman: My Story, Norman has referred to a marathon telephonic discussion between him and the doctor in the following manner: "He [Dr Webster] told me to dispel my doubts and fears and always think of golf not in terms of numbers, but in terms of hitting the ball.
'The Wave, Muscat has assembled a world-class team comprising Greg Norman Golf Course Design and Southern Golf Oman to construct the centrepiece of the project and has recently appointed Dubai Golf as operator of the course,' said Lenarduzzi.
"Growing up in Australia, I spent my whole childhood watching Greg Norman play here and contend here.
"Walking the course with Greg Norman highlighted how involved professional golfers need to be in the design of a championship course.
* OLD HAND: Australia''s Greg Norman in action during a practice Round at Turnberry Golf Club.
GOLF: Greg Norman has declined his surprise invitation to the USPGA Championship.
After finishing third at last week's Open, Greg Norman set the pace with a flawless 67 at Royal Troon, the lowest round of the Championship so far.
GREG Norman failed to make history but he won the hearts of golf fans as well as Open champion Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale.
COLIN MONTGOMERIE took heart from Greg Norman's Open Championship performance after finishing joint 58th at Royal Birkdale.
WHO knows what the Sunday fates and the Royal Birkdale weather have in store for Greg Norman?
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