Fabian Gomez celebrates after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn., on June 14. Taking home the winner’s cheque of $1.08-million (U.S.) is a nice turnaround for Gomez, who had to earn back his tour card through the Web.com Tour last year.Jim Weber/The Associated Press
Fabian Gomez of Argentina won his first PGA Tour title Sunday at the St. Jude Classic, beating England's Greg Owen by four strokes.
Gomez, 36, started the round tied with Owen atop the leaderboard at nine-under with 23 players within four strokes. Gomez shot four-under 66 for a 267 total for the win. He carded a five birdie-one bogey round for his first PGA title in his 70th start in a season already featuring three top 25s.
Taking home the winner's cheque of $1.08-million (U.S.) is a nice turnaround for Gomez, who had to earn back his tour card through the Web.com Tour last year.
Owen finished with a 70-271.
Phil Mickelson remains winless since 2013 as he tied for third (65-272). He finished with a flourish, rolling in a 25-footer for birdie that nearly lipped out on No. 18.
David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., shot an 82-270 to finish tied for 45th.