Sunday Finishes
by Mulligan Stu on May 25, 2008 2:17 PM EDT
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PGA Tour
Phil Mickelson reached the final hole at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial tied with Rod Pampling and Tim Clark. Then he hit a wayward drive, way left. But this time, he recovered, playing a fantastic shot from amidst thick trees, slicing the ball around and over and to about 12 feet from the cup. Then he made the birdie putt for the victory.
European Tour
Miguel Angel Jimenez became the first golfer to win the so-called "BMW treble" when he defeated Oliver Wilson the second playoff hole at the BMW PGA Championship. Jimenez had previous won the BMW Asian Open and the BMW International Open. Jimenez's final-round 68 included an ace on the fifth hole. Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson tied for third.
Champions Tour
Jay Haas made five bogeys and only one birdie on Sunday - but that was good enough on a very tough Oak Hill Country Club to win the Senior PGA Championship. Haas shot 74 and finished at 7-over, one stroke better than Bernhard Langer. Greg Norman, making a rare Champions Tour appearance, finished tied for sixth.
Nationwide Tour
Another birdie on the final hole for the win, this time by Jeff Klauk at the Melwood Prince George's County Open. Klauk's final-hole heroics kept him out of a playoff against Jeff Brehaut.
LPGA Tour
In the 295th start of her LPGA career, Leta Lindley is finally a winner. Lindley posted a final-round 67 to tie third-round leader Jeong Jang (who shot 68), then beat Jang with a birdie putt on the first playoff hole.
Ladies European Tour
Suzann Pettersen was awarded the crown at the Ladies Swiss Open when tournament officials decided the course was too water-logged after heavy rains to play the fourth round. Pettersen would most likely have won anyway, since her 54-hole lead was six strokes over Amy Yang.
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maybe...
...but maybe not – Pettersen had a four shot lead with three to play in the ‘07 Kraft Nabisco before handing the trophy to Morgan Pressel. You just never know – it’s a shame they had to cancell the final round. It’s a shame they couldn’t wait and try for a Monday finish – they’re only going next door to Germany for the next tournament, and this is a pretty big purse on the LET.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
the mickelson miracle shot
that was a hooked 52 degree wedge to the green at 18 – the slice option was what the commentators thought he would choose. (do you think he told Bones what he was going to try this time ?)
That was AMAZING. I guess when Phil shocks himself, it must be amazing.
I wonder when the last time Tiger pulled off some one in a million shot that surprised even him.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
what a weekend!
almost enough to make me want to watch golf at home! maybe I should put a paypal donations box on my site—”help this poor blogger afford cable!”
seriously, Phil’s wedge is one of the 10 most exciting I’ve ever seen and Lindley’s win was impressive to see unfold.
Lorena and Annika had better watch out for Suzann—Yang was going low and Pettersen was going lower each round….
by The Constructivist on May 26, 2008 4:15 AM EDT reply actions
BMW
For winning the BMW trifecta the company should give Jimenez one of their beauties (cars) at the very least – great publicity and it beats the jacket thingie.
Don't worry, nothing will be allright.
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