Furyk and Friends has become one of the most vibrant stops on the senior circuit, bringing celebrities, music, local food and, of course, golf together for truly great weekend.
Whether this win is a springboard for more senior success, who knows. And yet, maybe it doesn’t matter. Ken Duke will always have this memory, and so will his fans.
The inaugural championship played at the new PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas, was at a minimum a dramatic success, a duel between opposing Ryder Cup captains that ultimately reinforced the fact that these days Stricker owns the PGA Tour Champions.
This is the time of the year where the PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) of America vs PGA Tour confusion reaches its peak. Confusion reigns about what golf’s other main bodies do, too.
The 58-year-old journeyman pro dropped a Twitter bomb on the weekend when he sent out a comment saying that he’s at a “competitive disadvantage” by walking in PGA Tour Champions events.
Australian Richard Green carded a third round of 3-under 68 to remain in contention for a PGA Tour Champions card on Friday (AEDT), lying one stroke off the lead in tied second place.
Alker’s outright third-place showing was good enough to stay atop the final standings in the year-long Charles Schwab Cup points race and cap a storybook season.
Australian Golf Digest
