Lee Messinger Win Oklahoma State Tour Event in Playoff over Steve Yates

27 August 2006 - Lawton, OK - It rained throughout the night and soaked the Lawton, OK course for the Oklahoma Tour's Sunday medal tournament on Course #1. In wet playing conditions, there was drizzle throughout the first couple of rounds and an outright downpour during the final round to make aces impossible and pars became the desired outcome of a hole

In the professional division, Lee Messinger defeated Steve Yates in an 18 hole playoff after the two ended tied at the end of regulation play at 92. Mike Chisum finished third at 95, with James Taylor fourth at 99.

Jason Van Buskirk successfully completed a weekend sweep in Lawton with a five stroke victory over his dad, Jimmy VanBuskirk.

Just like Saturday, Jason VanBuskirk took the early lead at four under par, followed by Danny Hoel and Trevor Lewin a stroke back at 33. Jimmy VanBuskirk followed at one under par.

Despite the steady drizzle, Jason VanBuskirk fought his way to six under par in the second round, holding the 36-hole lead at 62. Hole continued to hold on to the second spot at 67 posting three under par for the round.

Jason VanBuskirk continued to fight the course with rain coming down and posted par for the round but completed the three rounds at 98 for his 10th win of the 2006 OK season. Jimmy VanBuskirk settled for second at 103, with Hoel third at 105. Lewin finished fourth at 108.

Scores and Article provided by James Taylor and Jimmy Van Buskirk.