Forsman breezes to Mitsubishi victory

KAUPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Dan Forsman collected his third Champions Tour victory Sunday, cruising to a two-shot triumph at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii.

Forsman fired a 3-under 69, finishing at 15-under-par 201 after leading by as many as three strokes along the way in the season-opening event.

Jay Don Blake finished in second place with a bogey-free round of 5-under 67, sinking a birdie on the 18th to claim sole possession of the No. 2 spot.

Knotted for third place at minus-12 were defending champion John Cook (68) and Michael Allen (69).

Jeff Sluman (71) and Gary Hallberg (66) finished tied for fifth at 11-under 205.