The PGA Zurich Classic Golf Tournament

At the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament in Avondale, Louisiana, on the manicured Pete Dye Design golf course, the 42 year old Wisconsin man, Jerry Kelly, had a great day Sunday. He rallied on the back nine and his ball rolled that 2 feet for his 13 par. He finished with a 1- under 71, the best for he day. He won the 2009 Classic Golf Tournament. He finally won his first PGA tour since the Sony Open and the Advil Open in 2002. “It’s been a long time,” Kelly said.

After Jerry Kelly’s bogeys on the 8 and 10, Charles Howell's birdie on the 11 put him ahead by 2 strokes. Then he had bogeys on the 15 and 17 that left him with a 68. Birdies on the 11 and the 14 gave Jerry Kelly a 1- under for a 71. Charles Howell had a 68, which meant he shared second with Rory Sabbatini (67) and Charlie Wi (68). Playing with Jerry Kelly was Steve Marino. He stayed within one shot of Jerry till the 18th hole. Then his shot went into a fairway bunker which took 2 puts to get out of. That bogey gave him a round of 70.

After a week of visiting New Orleans restaurants and golf, Jerry Kelly walked away with 1.1 million dollars, the largest payday he has ever received, with exemption status till 2011. He also received offers from the Masters, World Golf Championships, and the Mercedes-Benz Championship.