Love Wins 20th Tourney, Gains Lifetime Exemption
10/11/2008 05:36
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Davis Love III hit into the rough and a bunker on the last two holes. Then he hit the jackpot.
Love scrambled for pars on both holes and closed with an 8-under 64 to win his first tournament in more than two years, holding off a late challenge from Tommy Gainey for a one-shot victory Sunday in the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney World.
It was the 20th career PGA Tour victory for Love, giving him a lifetime exemption. Among active players, only Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson have won at least 20 times.
"I always questioned, 'Am I doing the right thing? Why am I still doing this,'" the 44-year-old Love said. "I didn't doubt my desire, or that I could still compete, it was just the little things I had to do."
Calgary's Stephen Ames, the lone Canadian to make the cut, closed with an even-par 72 to wind up in a tie for 33rd at 11 under.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
That lifetime exemption has got to be mighty sweet.