Lardin Gets Dramatic Win
Match Play Champion Brian Lardin closed with a Eagle-Birdie finish to edge out playing partner and Commisioner’s Cup winner Kevin Gregoire by 1 shot at the Tournament of Champions. He secured his winning Even Par 71 with a 27 foot eagle putt on 17 and a birdie on 18 for the win. Helen Puffenberger, the Par 54 winner, finished 3rd at 5 over Par and Willi Hesse, Memorial and Players champ, finished 4th at 7 over Par. Lardin led the field with 29 putts. Willi Hesse led with 9 Greens and tied Chris Dunmore (Crazy Brit) with 7 Fairways.
