Lee Messinger Posts Fifth Victory of 2005 Season on Oklahoma State Tour

17 September 2005 - Enid, OK - The weather was just right in Enid on Saturday, during the last Oklahoma qualifier. In the Pro division, Lee Messinger shot a three round total of 87 to win his fifth Oklahoma tournament of the year. After the first round Mike Chisum found himself in the lead at 28 with Chris Enders two strokes behind him in second. Mike fell one behind Chris Enders and Lee Messinger in the second round; who were sitting at 58. Chris struggled in the third round, only shooting four under par, but Lee shot 29 to win the tournament. Mike Chisum, Chris Enders, and Greg Sandlin finished in a three-way tied for second. Bob Nelson, Kendall Payne, and Gerry Labayen earned the Oklahoma State Tour spots.

In the APA, Mike Huckaby won his first Oklahoma tournament of the 2005 season, posting a three round score of 88. Jason VanBuskirk came out shooting a good round of nine under par to have the first round lead with Mike Huckaby and Jimmy VanBuskirk two shots behind him. Jason's second round score of 31, tied him with Mike Huckaby at 58. Mike Foster and Danny Hoel were only one stroke back at 59. Jason struggled in the third round and it allowed Huckaby and Mike Foster to pass him. There was an eighteen hole playoff for first and Mike Huckaby was victorious over Mike Foster. Mike Huckaby, Greg Cole, and Neal Armstrong earned the Oklahoma State Tour spots.

Scores and Article provided by Danny Hoel and James Taylor.