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Thorbjorsen delivers big rally, needs another in US Amateur

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OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Michael Thorbjornsen already  delivered a big rally in the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont. Now he needs another. Thorbjornsent took out William Hott with birdies on his last five holes to go from a six-hole deficit to a 2-and-1 victory. But in his second-round match, Thorbjorsen was 2 down with two holes left against Ricky Castillo. The top two seeds already have been eliminated. Mark Goetz was the medalist in qualifying and appeared to be a lock to advance when he was 3 up with four to play. David Nyfgall of Sweden won the last four holes 

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