ENDICOTT, N.Y., July 20 (UPI) -- Craig Stadler shot a 9-under-par 63 Sunday to erase an eight-stroke deficit and win the $3 million BC Open by one shot over Steve Lowery and Alex Cejka.
Stadler, who had not won on the PGA Tour since 1996, turned 50 in early June, becoming eligible for the elder circuit. Last week, he earned his first Champions Tour win, capturing the Senior Players Championship.
While most of the world's best golfers were playing in the British Open, Stadler was entered in this event, one his son, Kevin, played in last year. He began the day eight shots behind Lowery.
While Lowery struggled to a par 72, Stadler matched the best round of the tournament and hurdled a dozen golfers. He finished with a 21-under 267, setting an event record for strokes below par and collecting $540,000.
