Hesse and Hansen Win Memorable Memorial
Willi Hesse and Rookie David Hansen came from behind to tie Greg Kline and Jason Rectenwald in regulation, then won an exciting playoff in overtime. Hesse/ Hansen birdied their final hole, the 7th to get to 5 under par while at the same time the leaders Kline/ Rectenwald found the sand on their final hole, the tough 8th, forcing a playoff. The four hole aggregate playoff featured all pars with birdie putts left on the edge and a great par save by Hesse, prompting “Ohs!” and cheers from a large crowd. In sudden death, Hansen showed no nerves and knocked down a 25 footer for a birdie, the win and the coveted Green Towel. Bill Gordon and Dan Gubachy tied with Kelley and Corey McCue for 3rd, one shot off the pace. The win is the first for both Hesse and Hansen with Hesse making his 70th start and Hansen in only his 4th. They become the 15th and 16th players to make a Major title their first win on Tour.
