Nathan Green, currently tied for second in the Kodak Challenge, beat Retief Goosen in a thrilling playoff to win the RBC Canadian Open. Green, who birdied Kodak Challenge hole #11 twice during his triumphant run at Glenn Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, advanced to 10-under-par and one stroke off the Kodak Challenge lead. Kevin Streelman maintained his lead in the Kodak Challenge by playing the tricky #11 at even par throughout the tournament.
While Kodak Challenge hole #11 was the 6th most difficult hole at Glenn Abbey, several Kodak Challenge contenders bested the difficult par 4 to move up the leaderboard. Tourney winner Green, Michael Letzig and Nicholas Thompson all birdied to move to a second place -- Thompson managed to move up a stroke despite missing the cut. The only eagles carded on #11 during the soggy weekend were delivered by Kodak Challengers John Merrick, who moved to 9-under-par, and Jeff Klauk, whose deuce moved him into contention at 8-under-par. The Kodak Challenge continues on July 30 at the Buick Open at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, MI.
Current Kodak Challenge Leaderboard (Results as of July 27, 2009)
Name Score Holes
Kevin Streelman -11 14
Nicholas Thompson -10 17
Nathan Green - 10 15
Michael Letzig -10 13
Dean Wilson -9 16
Chris DiMarco -9 15
Jason Gore -9 15
Tim Herron -9 15
Scott Verplank -9 14
John Merrick -9 13
About Kodak Challenge Hole #18 at RBC Canadian Open
The signature hole at Glenn Abbey Golf Club, Kodak Challenge hole #11 presents an elevated tee shot from a cliff that sits sixty feet above the fairway. Golfers often play an extra club on this 452-yard par 4 as wind can cause a problem, but they must steer clear of two fairway bunkers off the tee. The green is well protected by a water hazard in front and a sand bunker to the right. Hole #11 was the easiest driving hole in 2008, as 55% of the field found the fairway from the tee and 82 birdies were made.
About the Kodak Challenge
The Kodak Challenge is a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA TOUR players and fans and celebrates beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA TOUR. All players can compete, and all they have to do is play. Players must play at least 18 of the 30 Kodak Challenge holes to be eligible to win. A player's lowest score relative to par on his best 18 Kodak Challenge holes will be counted. The player with the lowest cumulative score relative to par wins $1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. For more, go to www.kodakchallenge.com.
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