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Wagner wins in Houston, earns trip to Augusta

HUMBLE, Texas (AP) -Johnson Wagner was watching highlights from the 2002 Masters late Saturday night, and his wife scolded him for it. Now, he has the chance to create some Augusta moments of his own. Wagner won the Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory and got the ultimate bonus prize that comes with it - a spot next week in the Masters. ``Sounds funny, you know, even saying it,'' Wagner said. ``I don't care if I shoot 90 both days and miss the cut. I'm so excited to be there... Read more

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Round 4 Notes

HUMBLE, Texas - With the victory, Johnson Wagner collects 4,500 FedExCup points to move from No. 188 to No. 18 in the points standings, with 4,680 points. Tiger Woods maintains the top spot with 14,775 points. The win was worth a career-best $1,008,000 for the former Virginia Tech All-American, eclipsing the $378,000 he earned in finishing second at the 2007 Viking Classic. The victory for the 28-year-old Wagner also earns him his first ticket to the Masters Tournament. The odds will be stacked... Read more

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