On 2 Jimenez can’t live without his big, fat stogies

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1He always packs a full humidor whenever he travels to the United States, two-weeks worth for the Bridgestone followed by next weekend's PGA Championship in Minnesota.

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1He always packs a full humidor whenever he travels to the United States, two-weeks worth for the Bridgestone followed by next weekend’s PGA Championship in Minnesota.

Asked if he knew of a good cigar store in Akron, he said, “The only thing, you cannot sell Cuban cigars here, and I bring my own personal cigars from home.”

So important are the stogies that they apparently provide nourishment.

“I smoke in the practice rounds but not in the tournament rounds,” he said Saturday after finishing off his 66 and talking with reporters. “But as soon as I finish now” — he held up his lit cigar with a flourish — “my lunch!”

— The Associated Press

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