Jakubowski nets first win in a Sweet Sixteen playoff
Tim Jakubowski, a 2nd year pro from Lincoln Park, overcame a 2 stroke deficit in a playoff with Kelly Arnold to capture his first Tour win at the 2011 Sweet Sixteen at Blackheath Golf Club. Arnold, after an eagle on the 18th forced the playoff, took a 1-stroke lead on the first hole of the 4-hole playoff when Jakubowski 3-putted. Arnold then extended the lead to 2 with a nice 18 footer on the 2nd hole. When both players 3-putted the 3rd hole it seemed a certainty that Arnold would secure his 7th Tour victory. But that’s when things got interesting.
Jakubowski cleaned up a 2-putt par on the 4th hole and Arnold missed his 2nd and 3rd strokes. He drained a 2 footer to force sudden death but the gallery sensed Arnold’s dejection. On the 2nd extra hole Arnold could not match Jakubowski’s 2-putt par and the comeback was complete. Jakubowski collects a $28 first place check
Jakubowski and Arnold had both finished 6-under par after throwing out their 2 worst holes in the Sweet Sixteen format. Erik Meland (3 under) took 3rd place and Charlie Roy (2 under) finished 4th.
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