Martin wins WESTERN
David Martin collected his 6th Mulligan Tour major championship on Saturday winning the 2008 WESTERN Championship at Moose Ridge GC. Martin bogied the final hole but finished with a 1 over par 72 to win by 2 strokes over John Powell. Martin, the Tour’s all time leading money winner ($1,246.20), becomes the first player to complete a career grand slam. The WESTERN was his 4th different major title – joining the Memorial tournament (2001, 2003), the Match Play Championship (2002), and the PLAYERS Championship (2001, 2004).
Powell (41-33 – 74) finished the tournament with 3 consecutive birdies to catch playing partner and defending champ Erik Meland. Powell has been runner-up in 3 of the 4 majors he has entered his rookie season. Meland (34-41 – 75) settled for 3rd place but secured the West division money title ($121.00) for a second year in a row.
Bob Bruning (41-35 – 76) finished 4th, his 9th top-4 this season in 16 starts. He retakes the overall money lead ($194.50) from Thom Bales with 3 events still remaining on the 2008 schedule.
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