The Butler did it!

May 6, 2007

Russ Butler, a 3-year veteran on Tour, birdied the 18th hole at Hickory Creek to secure a 2-stroke victory at the 2007 Tin Cup. It was Butler’s first win in 15 career starts and secured his spot in the 2007 PLAYERS Championship in early September. Butler (34-36 – 70) was the only player in the field of 12 veterans to break par. He led the field in putting (30) and was the only player to avoid the 3-putt snake.

David Martin, the 2004 Tin Cup champ and a perennial contender at Hickory Creek finished 2nd for the 3rd time in this event after shooting a 37-35 – 72. Ray Collins (35-39 – 74) finished in 3rd place and the defending Tin Cup champ Greg Kline (40-36 – 76) settled for 4th.

3 players bagged eagles on the day including Martin, Collins and Bob Bruning.

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