Art Wakeford gets first win in Casino Classic playoff
Art Wakeford survived a lengthy playoff with his friend Jon Heikkinen to win the 2010 Casino Classic on Saturday. With Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club hosting the inaugural event, Wakeford made a delicate, downhill 1-putt birdie on the 7th playoff hole to claim his first victory. Both players finished at even par 72 during regulation play – 2 strokes better than a threesome of players.
Wakeford’s first Tour victory comes in his 14th career start. He and Heikkinen were teammates in finishing T4 at the Memorial Tournament in May. Heikkinen, a rookie making his 5th start, recorded the Tour’s 5th hole-in-one after acing the 146-yard 14th.
The 3-way tie for 3rd included Greg Kline (37-37 – 74), Steve Prew (36-38 – 74) and Randall Reher (36-38 – 74). Reher finds himself at the top of the East Division money standings ($33.67) with his 2nd top-4 of the season.
Rookie Rich Dunmore was the only player to string 3 consecutive birdies together winning himself a $20 bill. He also pulled a numbered chip that matched a hole that he made birdie to win another $10. Lou Acosta, Ray Collins and Mike Sikes also pulled $10 winning chips in the inaugural Casino Classic.
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