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_Tom KiteO |
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_Tom Watson |
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_Larry Nelson |
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_Bruce Fleisher |
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_Joe Inman |
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_Gary McCord |
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_Andy North |
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_1999 Winner: Graham Marsh
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1997 Gil Morgan 266 |
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of Tom Kite and Walter Morgan after firing a blistering 7-under-par 65. Larry Nelson, who was the runner
up in last year's weather-shortened contest, was three shots back.
Rain came into play again on Friday and forced suspension of the round with 21 golfers, including all of
the first round leaders, still on the course. It is ironic that the Tradition, which is the first of the Senior
Tour's Major events each year, has been plagued with weather problems for most of the past 10 years
since they are located in an area known for near perfect conditions year-round. 1999's event was reduced
to 36 holes (from 72) because of snow, which is quite uncommon in the desert.
Saturday found Senior Tour rookie Tom Kite enjoying a two-stroke lead after carding a one-under 71 to
move in front of Andy North, who was playing his debut round on the Senior circuit. North shot one of only
two rounds under 70 for the day with a 65.
The final round on Sunday turned into a long day for third-round leader Tom Kite, who started the day
with what should have been a comfortable 2-stroke lead. Kite shot the first 18 holes of the day at even
par 72 while Larry Nelson turned in a 69 to tie in regulation and Tom Watson made up four-shots with a
68 to force a three-way tie at eighteen. Watson almost stole the win when his third shot at the 18th hole
nearly rolled into the cup for an eagle.
The three-way playoffs were nearly another tournament in themselves. Larry Nelson dropped out after a
bogey on the second playoff hole to leave it up to Tom Kite or Tom Watson to decide a winner. For four
more holes the two battled tooth-and-nail. On the sixth playoff hole, the 189-yard par 3 17th, Kite's tee
shot very nearly rolled in for a hole-in-one, stopping less than a foot from the hole. Not to be outdone, Watson's second shot from the fringe actually hit the pin and almost forced another hole. Kite's tap in
gave him the win, his first on the Senior Tour.