This spectacular, annual PGA event that raises thousands of dollars for Shriner’s children was blessed with near perfect weather during the entire tournament.
The Las Vegas weather was fantastic. The golf play was superb. There was the usual drama involving players as they attempted to position themselves for the final round on Sunday. The lead changed hands a number of times over the course of the four day event. Some of the more notable names who were in the hunt were Jim Furyk, Chad Campbell, Troy Matteson, Tom Pernice, Jr., George NcNeil, and Matt Kuchar.
On Sunday, things really began to heat up…not just the temperature either, which was in the 90′s. It came down to a double sudden death overtime, as there was a three-way tie for first place at the end of 18 holes of play. Chad Campbell, George McNeil, & Martin Laird. Martin Laird had never won a PGA event.
They started on the 18th and tied again. So they went back to the 17th. On that hole, Campbell fell out leaving McNeil & Laird. They went to the 18th. On McNeil’s approach, his shot ended up on the hillside almost in the water, while Laird’s shot landed on the green. McNeil had to take off his shoes and socks for this one as he had to get into the water to be able to chip the ball. He managed to chip a great shot considering his lie. But Laird coolly putted out to win his first PGA event by one stroke. congratulations to Martin Laird for a great tournament.
Congratulations and a big thank-you to all the players, the PGA, the TPC Summerlin, and all the volunteers who participated to help the Shriners kids.
Are you a “doer?” Do you have a charity that you support? If not…get involved today. Go to the Shriners website and learn about the amazing things that Shriners do. Plan to come support the JTShrinersopen golf tournament next year and get involved. Be a “doer”. It is empowering to say the least and you will be surprised how amazing it feels to involve yourself.
