The 1989 Players Championship was a

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tournament in

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on the

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, held at

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. It was the sixteenth Players Championship. In gusty conditions,

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won the title at 279 (−9), one stroke ahead of runner-up

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. Defending champion

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finished four strokes back, in a tie for sixth place.

Venue

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, David Edwards,

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, David Graham,

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, Mark Hayes,

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, Chris Perry,

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, Mike Reid,

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, Bill Rogers,

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, Scott Simpson,

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, Mike Sullivan,

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, Leonard Thompson,

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Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, March 16, 1989'' Source:

Second round

''Friday, March 17, 1989'' Source:

Third round

''Saturday, March 18, 1989'' Source:

Final round

''Sunday, March 19, 1989''

References

External links

The Players Championship website
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