Ariz. Stroke Play: Former MLB star Bellhorn wins it
CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 19, 2014) -- Former Major League Baseball player Mark Bellhorn shot a 7-under 64 and won a playoff against Jake Byrum for the 2014 Arizona Stroke Play title.
Bellhorn, who was a member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series championship team, put together a marvelous day at Lone Tree Golf Club following rounds of 71-73 in the first two rounds of the event.
Byrum carded rounds of 74-68-66 to finish tied with Bellhorn and force the playoff.
The two went on to play the first hole and both reached the green in two. Bellhorn buried a birdie putt and Byrum couldn't match.
Tyler Saunders and second-round leader Bryan Hoops finished tied for second place, one shot out of the playoff.
Eric Ghim, the first-round leader, and Rick Bojalad tied for fifth.
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Arizona Stroke Play
72-holes of individual stroke play at gross. A cut to the
low 51 players + ties will be made after 36 holes. This
is an Open event. All players must have amateur status
and have an active membership with an AGA Member
Club to participate. Individuals must carry an up-to-
date handicap index not exceeding 8.0 under the Rules
of Handicapping to be eligible to participate.
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