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Lawrie, 43, will make his 500th career start on the European Tour when he plays in the World Match Play Championship this week in Spain. The Scotsman started on the tour in 1992 and has won seven times, including the 1999 British Open. Lawrie is the 22nd member to join the “500 Club.” For his achievement, he received an engraved ice bucket from the tour. The record for most starts is Sam Torrance at 706.
Tour schedules
PGA TOUR
Byron Nelson Championship
Course: TPC Four Seasons Resort (7,166 yards, par 70)
TV: Golf (today-Friday, 1-4 p.m.), CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.)
LPGA TOUR
Sybase Match Play Championship
Course: Hamilton Farm Golf Club (6,553 yards, par 72)
CHAMPIONS TOUR
Next event: Senior PGA Championship, May 24-27
