Stewart Cink Extends Lead in Windy Regions Tradition
Cink builds 3-shot lead at windy Regions Tradition
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Stewart Cink leads the Regions Tradition by three strokes after a challenging round in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite difficult wind conditions, he managed to maintain his advantage with a score of 15-under 201. Cink aims for consecutive senior major titles following his recent victory at the Senior PGA Championship.
- 01Stewart Cink leads with a score of 15-under 201.
- 02Cink's round included a double bogey on the 15th but was offset by birdies on the 14th and 18th holes.
- 03Colin Montgomerie is in second place after scoring 67.
- 04Cink has won three titles this year on the senior tour.
- 05He was recently named an assistant captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
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Stewart Cink, a 52-year-old golfer, has extended his lead to three strokes at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama, with a total score of 15-under 201. After starting the tournament with two impressive rounds of 7-under 65, Cink faced tougher conditions on Saturday, finishing with a 71. He offset a double bogey on the par-5 15th hole with birdies on the par-3 14th and par-5 18th, demonstrating resilience in challenging wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Colin Montgomerie, aged 62, trails Cink in second place with a score of 10-under, after a round of 67. Cink is on track to win consecutive senior major titles, having recently secured the Senior PGA Championship. Additionally, he was announced as an assistant captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, set to compete next year in Ireland. Cink, who grew up in Florence, Alabama, has seven career senior titles and is looking to add to his impressive record.
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