PGA
Cary golfer wins first two tournaments as a pro
Published: 2012-08-05 17:22:00
Updated: 2012-08-06 09:21:32
Aug 6, 2012
OMAHA, Neb. — Ben Kohles won his second straight Web.com Tour title since turning professional, closing with a 8-under 62 on Sunday for a three-stroke victory in the Cox Classic.
Kohles, who played his high school golf at Green Hope in Cary, won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational last week in a playoff in Columbus, Ohio, in his first professional start. He was the first player to win a Web.com title in his pro debut, and is the first to win in his first two tour starts.
Kohles also wrapped up a 2013 PGA Tour card from the Web.com money list, and moved within a victory of an immediate PGA Tour promotion. He earned $117,000 to move into second place on the money list with $261,000, more than enough to finish in the final top 25 and earn a PGA Tour card.
Kohles finished at 24-under 260 at Champions Run.
Dawie van der Walt had a 60 to finish second.
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RE: Cary golfer wins first two tournaments as a pro
I was an All American (not first team though I can't see how after these performances) at UVA. I think they give special invite wildcards out to the recent All American grads to the web.com events. I think that is how he got into these tourneys right after graduation.
I wish they could slip him into this week's PGA Championship just to see what a hot golfer on a streak could do with the big boys at a big event.
RE: Cary golfer wins first two tournaments as a pro
WHAT ABOUT TOMMY SYKES FROM HILLSBOROUGH NC
WHERE DID HE PLACE...OOPS HE DIDNT MAKE THE CUT ;(
RE: Cary golfer wins first two tournaments as a pro
How old is he? He's certainly off to a good start!
RE: Two pro starts, two wins for Cary golfer
It does indeed. Best wishes for continued success.
RE: Two pro starts, two wins for Cary golfer
This guy on on fire. Wow. Congrat's to this young man. His future looks bright.
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