News >> Klauk Wins Prince George's County Open
Former Member Earns Second Nationwide Victory
Mitchellville, MD (May 26, 2008)…With a twelve-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole Sunday, former Hooters Tour member Jeff Klauk captured his second Nationwide Tour victory at The Prince George’s County Open. (photo courtesy of Getty Images)Klauk carded rounds of 64-70-73-69 for a four day total of twelve-under par 276 and a one stroke victory over David Mathis and Jeff Brehaut.
"I was nervous, don't get me wrong," said Klauk, who is in his seventh season on the Nationwide Tour. "I've been working with my coach, Cody Barden, on keeping my mind quiet. Everybody knows out here you've got to really trust yourself and believe. I've been doing that this year, more so than any swing change.
"It's just believing in yourself and I finally started doing that. Everyone's told me 'you hit the ball well enough; you should be on the PGA TOUR.' I just hadn't proved it to myself."
With the victory Klauk’s $117,000 first-place check moves him into second place on the Nationwide’s Money list with $221,433 and all but ensures him a spot in the Top 25 at season’s end and a 2009 PGA TOUR card.
"It's been a dream my whole life," said Klauk, whose father recently retired as superintendent at TPC Sawgrass after 23 years. "Growing up around the TOUR and around Sawgrass, it's certainly a dream. My first year out here I was close but I don't think I was ready then.
With the victory Klauk’s $117,000 first-place check moves him into second place on the Nationwide’s Money list with $221,433 and all but ensures him a spot in the Top 25 at season’s end and a 2009 PGA TOUR card.
"It's been a dream my whole life," said Klauk, whose father recently retired as superintendent at TPC Sawgrass after 23 years. "Growing up around the TOUR and around Sawgrass, it's certainly a dream. My first year out here I was close but I don't think I was ready then.
"I guess it was supposed to happen that way. I feel like I'm much more prepared having played out here for so long. This is a great Tour and a great place to play."
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