Stewart Cink made eight birdies in the final round of the PGA Tour's season-opening Safeway Open on Sunday to claim a two-shot victory over Harry Higgs for his first title since winning the British Open in 2009. Higgs, who began the round one shot behind overnight leaders Brian Stuard, James Hahn and Cameron Percy, found himself three behind Cink in the closing stages. 2009 vs. 2020The last two wins for Team Cink. pic.twitter.com/nX8Hrrw71m — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 14, 2020The 28-year-old eagled the 16th to put himself in contention but Cink held his nerve to become the oldest player to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson at Pebble Beach in 2019 aged 48. ❤ pic.twitter.com/bXNGMyXcy4 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 14, 2020Doc Redman moved up 40 places to tie for third alongside Chez Reavie and Kevin Streelman after firing a 10-under 62, matching the lowest round of the tournament.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2020 02:48 UTC