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PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Ian Poulter tends to play some of his best golf on Sunday in a major. Its the 54 holes leading up to the final round that have kept him from being a serious threat on any big stage except the Ryder Cup. "I guess I just havent been close enough come Sunday morning," Poulter said Wednesday at the PGA Championship. "Ive had three good runs at it now, and every time Ive just been a couple of shots away. I have to look into the early part of each of those weeks and say Ive made mistakes at the wrong time." Poulter, the star of Europes comeback win in the Ryder Cup last year at Medinah, has not been particularly close to winning a major when the scores are tabulated. He tied for the third at the PGA Championship a year ago, though he was nine shots behind Rory McIlroy. He was runner-up to Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale in the 2008 British Open by four shots. And at the British Open last month at Muirfield, he was four shots back of Phil Mickelson in a tie for third. Those are his only top-3 finishes in the majors. In each case, it was his golf leading up to Sunday made it tough on the Englishman. He was six shots behind going into the 08 British Open and last years PGA Championship, and he was eight shots behind going into the last round at Muirfield. He still managed to make it exciting, if only for a short time. Poulter was closing in on Harrington at Royal Birkdale, making a clutch par on the 18th hole that he thought might be enough for a playoff. Harrington had to hit a 5-wood into about 5 feet on the par-5 17th for an eagle that put him away. And while McIlroy won by a record margin last year at Kiawah Island, Poulter began that final round with six birdies in seven holes to pull within two shots. He ran off three straight bogeys on the back nine to end that threat. The British Open at Muirfield was up for grabs, and Poulter jumped into the mix with a series of birdies and one eagle. He just couldnt sustain it, and Mickelson was at his best that day. Mickelsons closing 66 is regarded as one of the best final rounds in a major. Poulter had a 67 that day. "So its about me staying focused for 18 holes and trying not to make those silly mistakes, and trying to find myself in a better position come Sunday morning," Poulter said. "So when I have got those opportunities and chances, then Im not four or five back and really hoping the guys up in front falter. Its about me getting myself in position come Sunday afternoon into the back nine and see if I can just press forward." Oak Hill presents the next opportunity for Poulter, and the last chance for everyone in the majors this year. It would not seem to set up well for Poulter with such a high demand of ball-striking. His best work is around the green, though he should be comforted that the best winning score was 6-under 274 (by Jack Nicklaus) in the five previous majors held at this Donald Ross design. Not so comforting is his last time around this course — he tied for 61st in the 2003 PGA Championship, never posting better than a 72 and closing with a 79. The next three days are critical for Poulter. "Id like to be 10 clear to be honest with you," he said. "It would make the job a lot easier. Always being a few shots back is always a difficult position to be in. And chasing on major golf courses is not easy. ... I would have a better chance if I play better on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Ive got my nose in front. I think my stats have probably proven that when my nose is in front, Ive played very well, and often Ive been able to finish the job off. "Id like to find myself in that position a bit more often on a Saturday night, because it will stop these grey hairs coming through." Scarpe Nike AllIngrosso . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. Air Max 95 Uomo Scontate . The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for Jones (19-1). It was the champions closest call. 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By her count, shes one of only three women doing the job in organized baseball.She reached the majors in 2012 when she worked the mic for an Orioles game at Camden Yards on Mothers Day. She has done eight other Os games since and was one of seven finalists (out of 672 applicants) for the teams regular gig.Roberson juggles a hectic schedule working for the Baysox and Sirius, doing PA work for Georgetown University and several other teams, and raising two teenagers with her husband, a U.S. Navy officer. Recently she talked about her baseball career -- and why its always important to get your foot in the door.Put down that beer!When I applied to the Smokies, I got a job as a box-seat hostess, which is basically when you bring the beer to the people sitting in the lower section. I wanted the job to announce, but that wasnt open. So I got my foot in the door.The announcer was a TV on-air guy, and he got called away to do a big story one day, and I put the beer down, as a hostess, and walked up to the press box. They literally had me put the beer down on the ground and I went up and announced the game. I was there, and they knew I wanted that job. Then the guy started doing more stuff and I got the job. So in 1996 and 97, I was the full-time announcer.Everything has always been about being in the right place at the right time. Even if you have the talent, it doesnt matter. Youve got to pay your dues, youve got to learn from the bottom up and at least get in the door and work for what you want to do.Voice of the BaysoxIn 2004, we moved here from Pennsylvania and while looking for homes, I saw the Bowie Baysox stadium. We live about 15 minutes from there so I put in an application to be an announcer. They didnt have an announcing position open so I was actually a camera operator in 2004. I maybe did about 30 games that year, you know, following the flight of the ball or fan action, that kind of stuff. Again, the announcer couldnt make it one day, and I filled in beccause again they knew thats what I wanted.dddddddddddd When he decided to change jobs, they offered it to me.Her styleI play it pretty straight. I do weave in a lot of enthusiasm. I definitely embellish sometimes. Any players names that end in O, I like to give that much more. Like, Now batting, Manny Machadooooooo!When players come up to bat, theyve got so much on their mind. Sometimes theyre listening and sometimes theyre not, but they need to hear their music to kind of get in their zone and kind of tune out all thats going on around them. I just try to give them that little bit of extra energy and just bring enthusiasm to the game. Its not just reading a name on a piece of paper. Youre a big element of the game.Tongue twistersWhen I first get to the park, I sit down with the radio guy from the other team and we run through the rosters for any weird pronunciations or names you think you know how its going to sound, but its completely different. I write them phonetically real big on a piece of paper so when that name comes up, I have it. Theres been some difficult names. Two names I remember that were hard were Eulogio de la Cruz -- pronounced a-oo-low-Hee-E-oh -- and Ambiorix Concepcion.Critics?For the most part Ive had really positive reaction. You do have some people that would prefer a mans voice. Youd have that anywhere. You have people that dont like you. So I know theres people out there, but I havent had anybody say it to my face. I have seen it on Twitter.Showing up to The ShowIts been incredible, just an absolute dream come true to work Orioles games. Its like the Baysox but on a grander scale. Instead of 7,000 people, youre talking closer to 40,000, but its a whole different world. Youre still in front of the mic, youre still doing the game, but the crowd energy, the enthusiasm. Thousands of people are echoing what you say.Wow factor at Camden YardsId say from the second inning on, I enjoy every moment, just looking around at this gorgeous field, and the city itself and the game. But that first little bit ... every time I go theres still that wow moment.This is work?Its a job but it doesnt feel like a job. I never get bored. I get excited every time I go. Its my passion. I get to watch a game and announce and every day is something new. Its never seeing the same game again and again. Every day, something amazing happens. The people I work with, we all like working together. When the seasons over, its sad.Always busyIts a good thing I really like what I do and it doesnt feel like a job, but at the same time, you work all the holidays, either with the Baysox or Sirius or Georgetown. Theres pretty much sports every day. But Im used to it. And just getting to be outside, enjoying the game is fun. Youre not in an office behind a desk all day. Youre a part of the game. ' ' '