Abele makes 2010 Pine View Classic his first career title
Phil Abele, commissioner of the Tour’s west division, shot a 2-over par 74 to beat Barb Hoelzle by one stroke for the 2010 Pine View Classic title. A passing thunderstorm in the morning delayed the start of the tournament by 20 minutes, but then Abele got off to a hot start in the lead group nearly acing the 140 yard par-3 2nd hole. Abele netted 2 eagles and 3 birdies but a double-bogey at the 15th and a bogey at the 16th kept him from being the first player in 7 years to break par at Pine View.
Abele earned $32 for his first title – his 8th top-4 in 31 starts – and an exemption into the WESTERN Championship.
The leader at the turn, Hoelzle (33-42 – 75) lost the lead after a triple-bogey at #16. She hit 50% of her fairways and recorded 5 of 18 greens in regulation but was hampered by 39 putts. A 5-time winner on Tour, Hoelzle collected $24 for her 18th top-4 finish in 78 career starts.
Erik Meland (39-38 – 77) finished 3rd and rookie Jeremy Roach (38-42 – 80) finished 4th to complete his Q-School requirements and earn a Mulligan Tour handicap index going forward. Roach is one of several new players on Tour with a promising game. Joe Robar (38-43 – 81) and Larry Kwiatkowski (45-36 – 81) tied for 5th.
Phil Abele – 2010 Pine View Classic champ
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