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Mediate Boosted By Support

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The Associated Press

Published: June 27, 2008

GRAND BLANC, Mich. - Rocco Mediate was simply exhausted.

Physically and mentally.

After pushing Tiger Woods for five-plus rounds at the U.S. Open and doing countless interviews, Mediate didn't have much left Thursday in the first round of the Buick Open.

"I'm about to faint," Mediate said after signing for a 1-under 71 in the scoring trailer.

Mediate got a boost of energy moments later when he walked into the locker room.
Tom Lehman was the first of a few players to greet him with a hug or handshake and kind words about his showing in U.S. Open. Then, Mediate opened his locker and read the latest batch of handwritten notes from PGA Tour peers. "This whole experience has been unbelievable," he said.

Mediate's first tournament since falling just short of winning his first major might not last long.

He likely will have to improve today upon his opening round just to make the cut at Warwick Hills.

Corey Pavin, Bo Van Pelt and Dudley Hart shared the opening-round lead at 8-under 64. Tampa native Woody Austin was in a group at 66.

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