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Open: Kirk out, Streelman in
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Chris Kirk has withdrawn from next week's British Open at St. Andrews after breaking his hand, and been replaced in the field by fellow American Kevin Streelman.
The R&A, which organizes the tournament, made the announcement on Saturday.
The 80th-ranked Streelman tied for 54th and 79th in the last two British Opens.
The British Open starts Thursday.