Stewart Cink, a Bradshaw High School alumnus, secured his first PGA Tour Champions victory at the Ally Challenge on Sunday. The 51-year-old golfer finished the three-round event with a score of 17-under 199, equaling the tournament scoring record. Cink’s impressive 6-under 66 final round at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Michigan placed him four shots ahead of runner-up K.J. Choi. This win marked Cink’s 10th start on the 50-and-older tour, with eight top-10 finishes.
The victory earned Cink a prize of $330,000 and also made him the 22nd player to achieve wins on the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and Korn Ferry Tour. With eight victories on the PGA Tour, Cink has made 687 starts, including 14 this year. Notable among his victories is the Open Championship in 2009, where he defeated Tom Watson in a playoff. Cink’s successful career on the golf course has been a result of his consistency and skill as a player.
Mark Inabinett, a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group, highlighted Cink’s achievement in his article. As the news spreads about Cink’s latest victory, fans and fellow golfers are congratulating him on his impressive performance at the Ally Challenge. Cink’s success serves as an inspiration to aspiring golfers and showcases his talent and dedication to the sport.
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