A New Hiestand Finishes on Top in the East
Rookie Nancy Hiestand strung an eagle-birdie-eagle stretch on the back nine at The Orchards to take the Eastern Division Championship. She posted a 31 on the back nine to finish at 3 under par 69 on the day. Nancy pulled away from husband Ron who finished tied for 2nd with Chris Cooley at 1 over par 73. John Nievierowski finished at 2 over par 74 to tie for 4th with Chuck Withey who captured the East Division Money Title and Jeff Klipa who moved to #1 in all-time East Championship event money earnings. Thomas Mulhern, Barb Hoelzle, Gary Thomas and Ken Westerman, who sat out the championship, all managed to hold onto their automatic berths in the Tour Championship. For Nancy Hiestand her first Tour win is a Major in her 14th start making her case for rookie of the year. She jumps 23 spots in the World Rankings all the way to 30th. And with Ron and son Sam become the second family in Tour history to have 3 members all post Tour wins, matching the Kellstrom clan of Jeff, Heather and Samantha. Ron’s first Tour win was also an East Division Championship in 2012.
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