Mar 10, 2024

Stewart Cink leads by two heading into final round at Cologuard Classic

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Things to Know

  • First-round leader Stewart Cink carded a second-round 69 to retain his advantage entering the final round. He leads by two over Joe Durant and World Golf Hall of Fame member Retief Goosen.
  • Stephen Ames (T4) and Kevin Sutherland (T4) matched the low round of the day with 7-under 64.

Stewart Cink, 62-69 – 131 (-11)

  • The 50-year-old seeks his first win on PGA TOUR Champions (sixth start)
    • Best finish: 3rd (2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship)
    • Last win on the PGA TOUR: 2021 RBC Heritage
  • This is his low 36-hole score on PGA TOUR Champions
    • Previous low 36-hole score: 134 (2023 Kaulig Companies Championship)
  • This is his first time leading/co-leading entering the final round on PGA TOUR Champions o Previous best position: 3rd (twice; last: 2023 Kaulig Companies Championship)
  • With a win on Sunday, he would become the 22nd player to win on PGA TOUR Champions, PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour
    • Has eight wins on the PGA TOUR (last: 2021 RBC Heritage)
    • Has three wins on the Korn Ferry Tour (last: 1996 Korn Ferry Tour Championship)
  • With a win on Sunday, he would be the first player to go wire-to-wire this season on PGA TOUR Champions
    • Last player to go wire-to-wire: Rod Pampling (2023 SAS Championship)
  • This is his third time playing in the last group of the final round on PGA TOUR Champions
    • Is 0-for-2 converting those into victories (both in 2023)
  • Making his second start of the 2024 season, he finished T5 at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai
  • Is making his first appearance at the Cologuard Classic

Other Notes

  • Making his first start of the 2024 season, World Golf Hall of Fame member Retief Goosen sits T2 at 9-under after shooting 66. The 55-year-old seeks his third win on PGA TOUR Champions (100th start).
    • Last win: 2022 Hoag Classic
  • Joe Durant sits T2 at 9-under after posting 66. The 59-year-old seeks his fifth win on PGA TOUR Champions (218th start).
    • Last win: 2021 Ally Challenge
  • Six players are T4 at 8-under:
    • Ames, who seeks his second win in his last three starts (2024 Chubb Classic)
    • 2021 Cologuard Classic champion Sutherland, who seeks his sixth win on PGA TOUR Champions (and fourth in the state of Arizona)
    • Reigning Senior Open winner Alex Cejka, who seeks his fourth win on PGA TOUR Champions
    • 2018 Cologuard Classic champion and reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner Steve Stricker, who seeks his 18th win on PGA TOUR Champions
    • World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els, who seeks his fourth win on PGA TOUR Champions
    • Billy Andrade, who seeks his first win since 2015
  • Tournament host Jerry Kelly sits T10 at 7-under after carding 68 in the second round.
  • Charles Schwab Cup leader Steven Alker posted 68 and sits T18 at 5-under.
  • Mario Tiziani (T61) made a hole-in-one on No. 17 with an 8-iron from 156 yards.
  • Kirk Triplett was disqualified (non-conforming club) during the second round.
  • World Golf Hall of Fame member Davis Love III withdrew (hand injury) after the second round.

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