Dixieland delight for oyster-munching Kelly
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This article was published 27/04/2009 (6307 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly took the umbrella from the parade marshal, donned his tasseled sash and danced his way off the 18th as the brass band played an exuberant Dixieland tune.
After enduring a seven-year winless streak, a determined charge by half-dozen young golfers, and a pair of bogeys that dropped him out of the lead, Kelly’s 1-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic on Sunday was plenty of reason to celebrate.
“It’s been a long time,” said Kelly, who was showered with Mardi Gras beads by fans and presented with a large tray of char-broiled oysters by his favourite New Orleans restaurant. “I sometimes doubted if it was ever going to happen again.”
Kelly rallied with two birdies on the back nine to claim the US$1.1 million payday on Sunday.
Kelly offset bogeys on No. 8 and No. 10 with birdies on Nos. 5, 11 and 14 for a 1-under 71 in the final round. He finished with a 274, one stroke ahead of three players.
It was the 42-year-old Wisconsin player’s first PGA Tour title since he won two in 2002 — exactly 200 starts ago.
Charles Howell (68) Rory Sabbatini (67) and Charlie Wi (68) tied for second.
— The Associated Press