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Rory McIlroy - Carnoustie Burn

Rory McIlroy collects his ball from one of the burns that runs through Carnoustie during the 2007 British Open.

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Definition: A "burn" is simply a creek or similar water feature on a golf course. "Burn" is the term used in Scotland for such small streams.

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