Loving Edges Out Puffenberger at ESCC
Ned Loving rode 5 back nine birdies, including the 18th hole, to a 2 under Par 69 and 1 shot win over Helen Puffenberger. Willi Hesse took 3rd at Even Par 71 and Ron Hiestand tied Chuck Withey for 4th at 1 over par 72. On course prize went to Puffenberger and Erika Fitzpatrick earned the Skins Game invitation. Hiestand, Commissioner Dunmore and Grant Goodspeed all had 30 putts. Scott Wilsey hit 10 fairways. Jeff Pasz, Fitzpatrick and Loving all had 6 birdies. Fitzpatrick notched a 50th Tour start milestone. Puffenberger moved to 5th in the all-time ESCC winnings list. Ned got his 5th Tour win in 171 starts.
The Charity Classic raised $307 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.