So was Azinger, who felt he played well at the Open despite an eight-over-par finish.

The following year, Minnesota returned to Pasadena despite a second-place finish in the conference.

The lead did not last long, and despite a frantic finish, the match was drawn.

In 2003, he started 76-73 and tied for 15th despite a 66-75 finish as Mike Weir won.

Despite a second-place finish in 1987-88, the club was back in 11th place the following season.

Despite a sixth-place finish in 2001, Murray was sacked by the Roosters two days after the end of the season.

However, Chalfont only lasted one season before being relegated, despite a seventh-place finish.

Despite a shaky finish which saw him need 11 strokes on the last two holes, Alliss took the clubhouse lead of 298 after a 73.

Power was still mathematically in the points race despite a poor finish at Kentucky.

David Cone is expected to be part of the postseason roster despite a poor finish to his miserable season.