Greensboro Open ends in playoff as Allin falls short
Frail eons Allin forced a fourth playoff hole at Sedgefield after a late surge by Eichelberger and Funseth in the Greater Greensboro Open. Eichelberger tied the lead with a 69 in round four while Funseth, 26, shot 69 to reach the playoff alongside Allin who began the final round with a chance at the $38,000 first prize.
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GGO Results Log Showed Early Birdie Spurt and Finish
A freckle faced golfer chipped in from 100 feet for a birdie on the 15th and wedged to four feet for another bird on the following hole. He bogeyed the 16th after missing the green as the field waited for Hichelberger and Funseth to finish.
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Pressure Not Bother Bud Allin In Sudden Death Play
Bud Allin, 26, a Bremerton native from Santa Barbara, won sudden death with a 30 foot putt on the 15th hole after tying 72 holes at nine under par. He earned $38,000 and aims to stay on the tour, recounting army service and a Bronze Star with Valor, two Army Commendation Medals, and an Air Medal.
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Playoff Hole Faked Fans Afternoon Drama
Bud Allin won the playoff on the 15th hole after sudden death from a 72-hole tie with Rod Fanseth and Dave Eichelberger. Allin birdied the 15th to clinch the $38,000 top prize as Fanseth and Eichelberger split second place money.
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