The final round of the 2011 Zurich Classic of New Orleans began with Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson tied for the lead at 12-under, but Simpson has caught fire as stands at 17-under through the first 11 holes. Four birdies, an eagle and one bogey have given Simpson sole possession of the lead.
2011 Zurich Classic Leaderboard Update: Webb Simpson Takes Lead As Bubba Watson Stumbles
Watson started the final round off well, making eagle and two birdies on Holes 2-4. However, he stumbled to close out the front nine when he made double bogey on the ninth hole, a par-3. He hit the ball into the water, a costly error.
Simpson isn’t the only golfer finding his stride on Sunday. Jason Dufner is currently at and Billy Mayfair finished at 5-under for the day. Dufner now stands at 12-under for the day and Mayfair shot 10-under.
Can Simpson hold on for his first PGA Tour victory?
Here is the current leaderboard:
1. Webb Simpson (-17)
2. Bubba Watson (-14)
T3. K.J. Choi (-13)
T3. George McNeill (-13)
T5. Jason Dufner (-12)
T5. Matt Jones (-12)
7.Tommy Gainey (-11)
T8. Four tied (-10)
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