Monday, May 06, 2002

Rested Inkster wins Chick-fil-A


Choi, Rachels also win tour events

The Associated Press

        STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Juli Inkster, 41, isn't sure how long she can keep this up. Clearly, though, the mother of two isn't ready to put away her clubs just yet. Inkster overcame an extended layoff to win the rain-plagued Chick-fil-A Charity Championship, shooting a 6-under 66 Sunday for the 27th victory of her Hall of Fame career.

        She was cheered on by husband Brian and their children, Hayley, 12, and Cori, 8, as an eagle at No.18 clinched a two-stroke victory over Kelly Robbins.

        “Sometimes, with all that's going on at home, I'm not ready to play,” Inkster said. “To come and win with my family here, and not know how many more times I can do it, that makes it more special for me.”

        Inkster's kids keep her busy at home in California, juggling schoolwork with softball and basketball. She said she enjoys coaching their teams, though it limits her time on the golf course.

        COMPAQ CLASSIC: K.J. Choi became the first South Korean winner in PGA Tour history, closing with a 5-under 67 for a four-stroke victory at New Orleans. Choi earned the $810,000 winner's check with a 17-under 271 total, holding off a number of challengers in ideal scoring condition at on the English Turn course.

        BRUNO'S CLASSIC: Sammy Rachels made a 10-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a playoff with Dana Quigley to win at Hoover, Ala. Rachels, who closed with a 5-under 67 to match Quigley at 15-under 201, earned his first win of the season and third on the Senior PGA Tour.

        Rachels holed the winning putt on the 17th hole after Quigley missed an 18-footer and tapped in for par. Both players birdied the 18th hole to begin the playoff.

        FRENCH OPEN: Malcolm Mackenzie birdied the last hole to win and break a 508-tournament winless streak.

       



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