PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — John Mallinger won the Pebble Beach Invitational on Sunday, birdieing four of the last six holes for a 4-under 68 and a two-stroke victory over Jason Gore.
Mallinger, who lost his fully exempt PGA Tour status after finishing 133rd on the money list, made a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 to finish at 15-under 273 in the event featuring 76 male and female players. He earned $60,000 in the $300,000 tournament sponsored by Callaway Golf.
Gore, who will join Mallinger in the PGA Tour’s final qualifying tournament, closed with a 65.
Pat Perez (65) and Champions Tour player Russ Cochran (71) tied for third at 11 under.
Annika Sorenstam, completing her first 72-hole tournament since her LPGA Tour retirement in 2008, shot a 73 to finish at 3 under.
