Klipa and McCoy win Memorial
Jeff Klipa and Victor McCoy, teamed together for the 5th time in this 2-man scramble event, overcame periodic downpours and strong winds to post a 4-under par 68 and win the Green Towels as the 2007 Memorial tournament champions. As the tradition of wet Memorials gets reiterated each year, Klipa and McCoy played unexpectedly well in the poor conditions. They birdied their first hole (#17) and made their only bogie at #1. Birdies at the 3rd, 6th, and 8th holes took them to 3-under for the tournament. A holed flop shot from the rough behind the green on #14 provided the difference.
It was Klipa’s 2nd victory in 2007 and his 3rd overall in 60 starts on Tour. His first grand slam title was worth $40 in prize money and elevates him to 3rd on the 2007 money list. It was also McCoy’s first major championship and his 2nd win overall in 44 starts. He cracks the top-10 on the money list (8th) as his thoughts turn to hosting his tournament, the Real McCoy Classic, on June 16th at Farmington Hills GC.
Full results and history: Real McCoy Classic
