Markel Claims 4th Western in 5 years
It took a playoff this time, but Tim ‘Major’ Markel secured his 4th West Division Championship in 5 years. Markel appeared on his way to easy victory, but a late stumble enabled Tommy ‘Two Gloves’ O’Neill to catch him and tie at 1 over par 73. In the playoff Markel held solid at par to take the title. Corey McCue took 3rd at 4 over par and Brian Lardin tied with Tom W Litzler and Jeff Pasz at 6 over par 78. Markel led with 11 greens hit and 6 birdies. O’Neill led with 30 putts and also had a chip in. McCue hit 10 greens and Elizabeth Jolliffe hit 10 fairways. Lardin finishes 4th for the 10th time in his career. Markel moves to #1 in all-time West Division Championship winnings. This is his 12th career win in 318 starts and his 8th Major, tying him with Rick Persichetti for 2nd in all-time Major wins behind Greg Kline.