This weeks PGA event was in Silvis, IL, home of the John Deere Classic. While this TPC course designed by DA Weibring is quite a difficult one, Steve Stricker made this look easy at times and secured his 9th career victory. He won the tournament at -26. He set records for the lowest 54 holes and also joins only 2 others in winning back to back at this great tournament. While Steve was a birdie making machine today, he did run into trouble on the 17th, when his drive went into the trees. He then punched it out to 91 yards in front of the green before hitting a wedge shot to six feet. When that little white ball dropped on his birdie putt, the victory was secured! While Goydos birdied 17 also, he hit into the water on 18, when he was already down 2 strokes.
Paul Goydos was in the running right up through the last couple holes. Goydos, who posted a 59 on his first round, joined only 3 other PGA professionals to have done so. He always kept his comedic nature, even turning his hat sideways while walking the 17th fairway when he knew he would not be able to catch Stricker.
Jeff Maggart took 3rd place at -20, and Shawn Micheel took 4th at -19.
When the possibility of storms moving in later this afternoon were in the forecast, the officials decided to move up the start time for today's final round and to play in 3's. This worked out near perfect, with only a few sprinkles falling on the final group on the 17th hole. This was a rare week, to not have any rounds affected by weather. Only the Pro Am was suspended on Wednesday, and after that was clear skies. Record crowds attended this event and everyone certainly witnessed some terrific golf. Steve Stricker who hails from Madison, WI was able to get in his car and drive to this week's tourney. That in itself is rare with the rugged schedules that golfers keep. There's no question that Steve will be back to defend his title and again attempt to break records, trying to win this tourney 3 hrs in a row.
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