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Before Golden State last year, the most recent division nonwinner to grab the title was Dallas in 2011.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Both Smith and Im set the record for low score by a nonwinner.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2020

De Jonge, a nonwinner on the PGA Tour, played early in the afternoon when the wind picked up and put eight birdies on his card in a 64.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2014

Joppy’s sire, Star Blen, was an undistinguished nonwinner, but her paternal grandsire, Blenheim II, had some serious sparkle.

From New York Times • May 19, 2011

To-morrow is another day and there ain't a thing left in the nonwinner class for him to beat.

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)