Van de Velde flop at Carnoustie lives on in infamy.

From: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | Date: July 15, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Ed Sherman

Jean Van de Velde won't be returning to the scene of the crime this week at Carnoustie. He pulled out of a British Open qualifier last month because of a virus that has plagued him all year.

Now there is no chance to even fantasize that Van de Velde could atone for his 18th-hole disaster in 1999 and miraculously win by taking a six on the final hole. Regardless of what he shot, the Frenchman definitely would have received rousing ovations from the Scots, who still feel his pain.

Then again, perhaps Van de Velde is fortunate he will be spared the ...

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