Klipa halfway to Grand Slam
A 4-year veteran of the Mulligan Tour, Jeff Klipa was 0 for his first 11 majors. Now, he is 2 for his last 2 as the Memorial champ picked up the 2nd leg of the Grand Slam winning the Commercial Underwriters Harbour Pointe Open at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Club. Klipa overcame triple-bogies at the 3rd and 9th holes with 4 birdies on the always tough Open set-up. He finished at 6-over 78 and tied with Bob Bruning for low score. When Bruning was not available for a playoff, Klipa secured his 2nd major of the year – his 4th victory overall. Klipa moves up to 2nd on the ’07 Money Standings with $122 earned this season. Klipa is hopeful to enter the Match Play Championship at the end of the month, but a job change may interfere. Whether he can participate or not, Klipa will still have a chance at the Grand Slam with the PLAYERS Championship in September and the TOUR Championship in October.
Bruning was the early leader after a front nine 35, but he let the field back in by going triple-double-double to start the back nine. He finished birdie-birdie-par on the tough closing holes to come in with a 43 and finish at 6-over 78. The $35 consolation prize moves him up to 14th ($37) on the Money List. “Old Tom” Litzler finished a stroke back at 7-over 79. The par-3’s did him no favors – he played those 4 holes in 5-over par. He earned $25 for 3rd place and ranks 3rd in earnings with $111.50.
David Martin (39-41 – 80) picked up another top-4 and continues to lead the Tour with $145.50 in prize money. He shared 4th place with DeVonne Mowry (36-44 – 80) and promising rookie Tim Snitchler (41-39 – 80). The trio of players finishing another shot back included Greg Kline (39-42 – 81), Kelly Arnold (41-40 – 81), and Tom Moran (40-41 – 81).
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