Prez scores a playoff win at the Caddyshack Classic
Erik Meland needed overtime but prevailed at the 2011 Caddyshack Classic on Sunday. Meland shot a 34-35 – 69 to tie with Eric Morris at 3-under par. A Morris 3-putt on the first hole of the 4-hole aggregate playoff was the difference and Meland took home the gopher trophy for the second time. He also won the inaugural Caddyshack in 1999.
This is the President’s 2nd win of 2011 and his 19th title in 13 years including 6 wins in 7 playoffs. Playing in his 209th tournament, the Tour’s founder tied David Martin for the career lead in top-4 finishes (71) and tied Rick Persichetti for the career lead in wins (19). He has earned over $1,300 and ranks 4th on the career money list.
Morris, the defending champ at the Links at Lake Erie, made birdie on 3 of his final 4 holes to force the playoff. Hitting a tournament best 13 greens in regulation, Morris made an eagle and 7 birdies but fell just short of repeating at the Caddyshack. Still, 2 runner-up finishes in one weekend’s not all bad. Morris made $36.80 in official Tour prize money at Carrington and Lake Erie.
Don Morris (35-36 – 71) finished in 3rd place – his 5th top-4 of the year. He ranks 5th on the overall money standings in 2011 with $95.25 in earnings. Thom Bales (36-36 – 72) and Bill Gordon (31-41 – 72) tied for 4th. Gordon was entertaining the notion of sweeping the Tour’s “southern swing” (Carrington Classic and Caddyshack Classic) until running out of steam on the Links inward nine.
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