Graunke Wins First at Players

August 26, 2017

Graunke Wins First at Players

Jeff Graunke strung 4 straight birdies on the back nine to take the lead for good at the PLAYERS Championship and gain an eventual two shot victory. He was the only golfer under par at 1 under. John Lennane finished 2nd at 1 over par. Old Tom Litzler netted 3rd at 3 over par and Jeff Klipa tied with Brian Lardin at 4 over par for 4th. Graunke also secured a berth in the Skins Game in the special contest to replace the injured Klaus Juska. This is Graunke’s first win in his 25th start. He is the 17th player in Tour history to make a Major his first win. This event marked Central Commissioner Greg Kline’s 250th start on Tour.

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