Tom Lehman wins Regions Tradition
Tom Lehman par-equaled the second of play-off holes to win the $2.2 million Regions Tradition at the Shoal Creek in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lehman compiled a score of 3-under-par 69 to push the tournament into a play-off. He reeled three birdies without dropping a shot and joined Peter Senior, who picked five birdies against a bogey for a 68.
The duo walked towards the 18th hole, which was chosen for the play-off and par-equaled it in the first attempt. On the second attempt, Senior aimed his third shot towards the green, but the ball missed the cup and landed
35 feet away from it. The player had to two-putts in pursuit of the bogey.
On the other hand, Lehman wedged the third shot and hit the green in regulation. The accurate shot earned him $330,000 as the winner’s share and the title that of a major winner on the Champions Tour.
The two-time major winner on the Champions Tour walked to the clubhouse with a big smile on his way and dedicated his win to his wife and mother, as it was Mother’s day.
When asked to comment on his win, the 52-year-old said, “Obviously, I had a very good day. Steady, I think that was it more than anything. I do not think I had any bogeys again today. It wasn't one of my best putting weeks, but this
is a ball-striker's golf course if I've ever seen one and it really suited my game.”
Two strokes behind him sat Loren Roberts, who signed for 7-under-par, 65; the lowest score of the day. The American birdied three holes in the front and five at the back to compile a brilliant scorecard.
Michael Allen occupied the fourth spot on the leaderboard after picking three birdies and an eagle in the 18-hole session. Meanwhile, a five-way tie was seen for the fifth place, which included, Eduardo Romero from Argentina, Nick
Price from Zimbabwe, Kenny Perry from America, Mark Calcavecchia from America and Jay Haas from America. The lowest score was compiled by Romero, who managed to break par with one eagle and five birdies.
John Cook, who is second on Champion Tour’s money rankings, could not impress the crowd with his perfect long game, as he saw most of his tee shots running into bunkers. The veteran finished tied for 20th place.
The worst score of the day was compiled by Fuzzy Zoeller, who failed to break par in the four-day session. The American pro signed for an 86 with the help of a scorecard in shades of oranges; orange portrays a bogey on the PGA Tour.
Zoeller had six bogeys and four double-bogeys against a single birdie. Moreover, he was acknowledged for carding the most number of bogey. The player picked 19 bogeys and 7 double-bogeys in the 72-hole session, a stat he would like
to forget as soon as possible.
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