Illini golf coach Mike Small shot a final-round 73 Wednesday to win his second straight PGA Professional National Championship at French Lick, Ind. Only the second player to win the event three times, Small finished at 8-under par (278) in the 72-hole event, three shots ahead of runnerup Sonny Skinner. With the victory, Small earned a slot in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in August. The top 20 finishers at French Lick all will compete at Whistling Straits.
Small wins 2nd straight PGA club pros title
Illini golf coach Mike Small shot a final-round 73 Wednesday to win his second straight PGA Professional National Championship at French Lick, Ind. Only the second player to win the event three times, Small finished at 8-under par (278) in the 72-hole event, three shots ahead of runnerup Sonny Skinner. With the victory, Small earned a slot in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in August. The top 20 finishers at French Lick all will compete at Whistling Straits.
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Herb Gould started with the Sun-Times in 1977 and has covered several teams, including the Blackhawks. He is a long-time beat reporter covering the Fighting Illini and the Big Ten for the Sun-Times.
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