Bernhard Langer Wins Dick’s Open

World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer is the winner of the 2014 Dick's Sporting Goods Open.  Langer shot a six-under par round of 66 today to give him a one stroke victory over Woody Austin and Mark O'Meara.  Langer finished 16-under par while Austin and O'Meara closed at 15-under.

Finishing three strokes behind Langer were Marco Dawson, Olin Browne and Steve Lowery.  Five golfers finished the tournament four shots back including Dick Mast, Billy Andrade, John Riegger, Kevin Sutherland and John Cook.

Sutherland shot a round of 74 today, two over par.  He was coming off his record-setting score of 59 (-13) yesterday.  Cook was even par today shooting a 72.  He was within two shots of the lead starting the day. Browne who shared the lead with Cook after the first round fired a 69 today, 3 -under par.

Langer earns his fifth Champions Tour victory this season and picked up his third win in his last five starts.  It is also his 23rd victory during his Champions Tour career.  His first place earnings are $277,500 and increase his yearly earnings to $2,652,520.