Moore mows down field at John Deere
Moore mows down field at John Deere
August 16, 2016 | 12:00 AM
Ryan Moore holds the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, Sunday. — AFP
August 16, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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Ryan Moore holds the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, Sunday. — AFP[/caption]LOS ANGELES — American Ryan Moore shot a closing round of 67 at the John Deere Classic Sunday to earn a two-shot victory and claim his fifth career PGA Tour title.
The 33-year-old Moore finished in near darkness after a marathon Saturday session but he returned Sunday morning none the worse for wear and managed to hold off the rest of the field.
Moore finished at 22-under 262 at Deere Run course after shooting 65s in each of the first three rounds.
“It’s one I’ve grown to like more over the past few years,” Moore said of the Deere Run. “I’ve come to appreciate how well it fits me and suits my game.”
Runner-up Ben Martin tried to make a run with three consecutive birdies on the back nine but fell short with a 68 in the fourth round.
Tied for third at 267 were Kim Whee of South Korea and Morgan Hoffmann who shot a closing 71. Kim wrapped up the weekend with a 67.
In winning for the fifth time on the US Tour, Moore was steady coming in.
He recorded eight consecutive pars to complete 72 holes on top of the leaderboard, including a two-putt from 46 feet on the final hole. He led by five shots after Hoffmann bogeyed No. 12, and no one could mount a challenge.
Moore had birdies on the second, fourth, ninth and 10th holes Sunday.
“I liked how steady it was,” Moore said. “I feel like this is the kind of golf I can play — just really solid and really steady, no bogeys on the weekend.”
Defending champion Jordan Spieth was not entered this week after also deciding to skip the Olympic Games.
Rain washes out play
Miguel Angel Jimenez will have to sit on the US Senior Open lead for an extra day after rain washed out the scheduled final round Sunday.
Officials decided the Scioto Country Club course in Columbus, Ohio was unplayable and rescheduled the final round for Monday.
Spaniard Jimenez is the 54-hole leader at three-under 207, one stroke ahead of American Gene Sauers.
Three weeks ago, Jimenez had a four-shot lead going into the final round of the British Senior Open at Carnoustie, but faded to finish equal third after a double-bogey at the final hole.
Ryan Moore holds the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, Sunday. — AFP[/caption]LOS ANGELES — American Ryan Moore shot a closing round of 67 at the John Deere Classic Sunday to earn a two-shot victory and claim his fifth career PGA Tour title.
The 33-year-old Moore finished in near darkness after a marathon Saturday session but he returned Sunday morning none the worse for wear and managed to hold off the rest of the field.
Moore finished at 22-under 262 at Deere Run course after shooting 65s in each of the first three rounds.
“It’s one I’ve grown to like more over the past few years,” Moore said of the Deere Run. “I’ve come to appreciate how well it fits me and suits my game.”
Runner-up Ben Martin tried to make a run with three consecutive birdies on the back nine but fell short with a 68 in the fourth round.
Tied for third at 267 were Kim Whee of South Korea and Morgan Hoffmann who shot a closing 71. Kim wrapped up the weekend with a 67.
In winning for the fifth time on the US Tour, Moore was steady coming in.
He recorded eight consecutive pars to complete 72 holes on top of the leaderboard, including a two-putt from 46 feet on the final hole. He led by five shots after Hoffmann bogeyed No. 12, and no one could mount a challenge.
Moore had birdies on the second, fourth, ninth and 10th holes Sunday.
“I liked how steady it was,” Moore said. “I feel like this is the kind of golf I can play — just really solid and really steady, no bogeys on the weekend.”
Defending champion Jordan Spieth was not entered this week after also deciding to skip the Olympic Games.
Rain washes out play
Miguel Angel Jimenez will have to sit on the US Senior Open lead for an extra day after rain washed out the scheduled final round Sunday.
Officials decided the Scioto Country Club course in Columbus, Ohio was unplayable and rescheduled the final round for Monday.
Spaniard Jimenez is the 54-hole leader at three-under 207, one stroke ahead of American Gene Sauers.
Three weeks ago, Jimenez had a four-shot lead going into the final round of the British Senior Open at Carnoustie, but faded to finish equal third after a double-bogey at the final hole.
