Rogers Charity Classic, Cavalry vs. Atletico, Play On! tournament and more: What our photographers saw this weekend
The final weeks of summer are upon us and Calgarians took full advantage of the warm weather over the weekend to take in a myriad of activities. Meanwhile, another sign of summer impending conclusion could be seen in northwest Calgary, as students moved into campus residences at the University of Calgary. Here’s what our visual […]
Steven Alker claimed victory at the Rogers Charity Classic, clinching his second win of the year and his 12th overall on the PGA Tour Champions. The triumph came in a playoff setting, as he edged out Y.E. Yang by a razor-thin margin. With a crucial 7-foot birdie putt from the first hole during the playoff, Alker secured the championship title.
Displaying remarkable skill, Alker closed out the tournament with a score of 5-under 65, matching his opponent Yang at 16-under 194. Yang, on the other hand, shot a 63 during the final round. Alker, hailing from New Zealand, also claimed the Cologuard Classic in March in Tucson, Arizona, defeating Padraig Harrington in a sudden-death playoff.
Jerry Kelly and Zach Johnson shared the third place positions, with Kelly finishing at 63 and Johnson at 65. Second-round leader Ryan Armour, posting a 69, tied for fifth place, marking an overall score of 13 under.
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- Steven Alker wins the Rogers Charity Classic in a playoff dailytimes.com.pk
- Steven Alker wins the Rogers Charity Classic in a playoff winnipegfreepress.com
