Mize tastes victory on Quebec course
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BLAINVILLE, Que. — Larry Mize savoured the sweet taste of victory for the first time in almost 17 years.
The native of Augusta, Ga., captured the Champions Tour’s inaugural Montreal Championship at Le Fontainebleau Golf Club on Sunday, winning for his first time in 36 career starts on the 50-and-over circuit.
“It’s hard to believe,” said Mize, 51. “I had a good feeling (Saturday) night, but I knew it was going to take a 65 or 64 because the course was in good shape and guys were going to be tough.
“I just tried to go out there and push myself. … Any time I had a complacent thought, I just told myself to keep making birdies. Keep making birdies.”
The 1987 Masters champion did just that.
Mize, who began the final round three shots off the lead, fired seven birdies and an eagle en route to a 64. He finished the 54-hole, US$1.8-million event at 17-under 199, one shot of ahead of second-round leader John Cook, who closed with a 68, and three better than Dan Forsman and U.S. Ryder Cup team captain Corey Pavin, who shot 65 and 67, respectively. The top Canadian was Victoria’s Jim Rutledge, who finished at 2-under 210 for a share of 38th.
