John Deere Classic / PGA TOUR / July 10-13, 2008

[Yoda]

At the turn, Jay remains at -15 and one back.

Brian is done with a 5-under 66 -- -- and 273 (-11 / currently T12).

After a 5-over stretch from #3-#6, John has birdied three of his last five holes and is now back to -10 (T18 ) .

The leaders are turning, and the wind is picking up . . .

[Yoda]

Anybody else recognize the guy on Eric Axley's bag?

http://golf.about.com/od/thebigbreak/p/dondonatello.htm

Don Donatello is one of the thousands of very good players who, despite their talent, desire and work ethic, never get to tee it up on the PGA TOUR. In the end, some gain 'inside the ropes' access the only way they can . . .

So it is in The Land of the Meateaters.

[Yoda]

With a dig-deep 2-under par 34 on the final nine, John Riegger is done at 71, even for the day and -10 (currently T19) for the tournament. This is a fine tournament for John -- he beat 137 of the world's best players and today made seven birdies.

On to Milwaukee!

P.S. Here's some exciting 'insider' news that will be of interest to LBG regulars: Our own Hennybogan http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/f...play.php?f=119 is now on John's bag. This is a great first week for the dynamic duo, and we wish them all the best in the coming weeks.

[Yoda]

Brad Adamomis -- Kenny Perry -- Jay Williamson.

At the close of regulation play, all tied at 268, 16-under-par.

To the 18th tee and Sudden Victory:

Two veterans.

One rookie.

Eleven PGA TOUR victories among them, all belonging to Perry.

On the tee, Jay Williamson . . .

[Yoda]

Brad and Jay have just knocked their second shots in the water. The former from the rough, the latter from dead solid perfect.

Pressure.

You feel it.

They feel it.

Absent a hole-out from the aforementioned, for the third time in five weeks, it's Kenny's tournament to win.

[Yoda]

Kenny Perry is your winner.

Proof positive that nice guys can -- and do -- finish first!



Congratulations to our LBG field (4.3 percent of the cut): Jay Williamson (T2 / $369,600); Brian Gay (T12 / $79,800); and John Riegger (T18 / $52,920). Thanks guys: It was fun watching you compete 'down the stretch' at the pinnacle of the game!

[efnef]

Kenny Perry is your winner.

Proof positive that nice guys can -- and do -- finish first!



Congratulations to our LBG field (4.3 percent of the cut): Jay Williamson (T2 / $369,600); Brian Gay ($79,800 / T12); and John Riegger ($52,920 / T18 ). It was fun watching you compete 'down the stretch' at the pinnacle of the game!

Lynn, will Jay make the trip to the Open Championship?