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Dan Forsman wins Champions Tour opener

The Columbian
Published: January 21, 2012, 4:00pm

KAUPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Dan Forsman won the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Sunday for his third Champions Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 in windy conditions for a two-stroke victory over Jay Don Blake.

The 53-year-old Forsman, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, finished with a 15-under 201 total at Hualalai Resort. He opened with rounds of 67 and 65 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

Blake finished with a 67.

John Cook, the 2011 winner, shot a 68 to tie for third with Michael Allen at 12 under.

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