Former Highlander Brendan Steele Wins PGA's Valero Texas Open
4/17/2011 4:52:49 PM | Men's Golf
San Antonio, TX - PGA Tour rookie and former UC Riverside men's golfer Brendan Steele shot a 1-under 71 on Sunday, overcoming relentless wind and fellow prospect Kevin Chappell to win the Valero Texas Open.
The leader by one stroke heading into the final round, the 28-year-old Steele stayed steady throughout the day and pumped his fist before thrusting his arm downward and smiling to celebrate his first Tour victory.
He moved to 8 under after putting his tee shot within three feet on the par-3 No. 7, and finished the tournament with 12 straight pars. Chappell was tied for the lead through seven holes, but missed a 6-foot putt on 17 to slide back to 7 under.
Charley Hoffman (68) finished tied with Chappell for second, and Brandt Snedeker (71) was fourth.
Check out what Steele had to say following his first PGA Tour win.
The leader by one stroke heading into the final round, the 28-year-old Steele stayed steady throughout the day and pumped his fist before thrusting his arm downward and smiling to celebrate his first Tour victory.
He moved to 8 under after putting his tee shot within three feet on the par-3 No. 7, and finished the tournament with 12 straight pars. Chappell was tied for the lead through seven holes, but missed a 6-foot putt on 17 to slide back to 7 under.
Charley Hoffman (68) finished tied with Chappell for second, and Brandt Snedeker (71) was fourth.
Check out what Steele had to say following his first PGA Tour win.
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