Glover sinks magical bunker shot to win

From: Daily Breeze | Date: October 24, 2005| Author: From news services | Copyright information

Lucas Glover was told he would win on the PGA Tour when he least expected it. That was the case Sunday in the Funai Classic at Disney, thanks to a stunning conclusion no one saw coming in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

One of 10 players jostling for the lead in the final hour, Glover made a 40-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the 17th and holed a 35- yard bunker shot on the 18th -- one of only three birdies on the 495- yard hole -- for a 7-under 65 and his first PGA Tour victory.

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