Greg Sandlin Posts a Six Stroke Victory on
2005 Oklahoma State Tour

6 August 2005 - Salina, KS - It was hot and humid in Salina with little shade to cool down in over on course#2. In the Pro division, Greg Sandlin got his first Oklahoma tournament win of the 2005 season with a three round total of 85. In the first round, Terry Smith and Kendall Payne both shot six under par. Sandlin was a stroke behind at 31. Greg Sandlin stepped it up in the second round by shooting a 26 to take the lead at 57. Kendall Payne was sitting three strokes behind him at 60.

Greg Sandlin separated himself from the rest of the field in the third round by shooting a 28 to finish at 85. Terry Smith finished with a 30 to end up in second place at 91.

In the Amateur division, Jason VanBuskirk won his fourth Oklahoma tournament of the year shooting a 90 and beating Mike Foster by one stroke. The first round leader was John Lozier posting a 30; two strokes back were the VanBuskirk's, Mike Foster, and Danny Hoel. In the second round, Mike Foster and Jason VanBuskirk both fired eight under par and were tied at 60. Lozier was three strokes back at 63, and Jimmy VanBuskirk was at 64. The third round intensified and Jason VanBuskirk held on to beat Foster by a stroke with a final round of 30, to finish at 90. Spots went to John Lozier, Mike Foster, and Danny Hoel.

Scores and Article provided by Jason Van Buskirk.