Markel Takes 2nd Major of His Year
Tim Markel wove a masterful 2 under par round at the Western Championship. He shot a bogey free 3 under on the back nine at Moose Ridge to distance himself from Tyler Floyd and Charlie Roy, who birdied 14 thru 17 in a row to tie Floyd for 2nd at 5 over par. Brian Pieszchala was 4th at 6 over par. Jeff Klipa finished 5th and locked up the West Division Money Title. For Roy it is his 10 2nd place finish on Tour, good enough to play his way in to a Commissioner’s Cup spot. Markel also played in to a CC spot. For Markel it is his 7th Tour win in 225 starts, 3rd career major and 2nd of this year, also winning the Match Play Championship in July. He also moves into the top 10 in the World Rankings.
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