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| Greg Chalmers Wins His First Tournament after 385 Attempts |
Greg Chalmers won the Barracuda Championship on Sunday at Montreux for his first PGA Tour title when he eagled the last hole for a six-point victory in the modified Stableford scoring event.
The 42-year-old Australian won in his 386th start after entering the week as the active player having the most events without a victory.
Said Chalmers, "It's hard to win, and I'm very thrilled and very pleased to get it done. It was tough. I knew today would be difficult. And we had difficult conditions. I was blessed, I think, that guys found it tough just the same as I found it tough."
The left-hander earned a two-year tour exemption, a spot in the British Open at Royal Troon and some other perks including the 1st place purse of $576,000.
Continued Chalmers, "Just to get back on the PGA Tour, I can't tell you how exciting that is -- forty-two years of age and I turn 43 in October. This is a real fork in the road for my career, and it's in the right direction."
In standard scoring, Chalmers finished a stroke ahead for his win.
Chalmers' father, John, was also there to celebrate.
Concluded Chalmers, "My father just comes out to travel with me when my mom and my kids and my family are staying back in Dallas. He just likes to come out and watch golf. He plays. It's good for us as father and son . . . He's 72 now and we bond, chat and solve the world's problems every night."
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