The Oklahoman

Leishman hits eagle on 16 to win at Orlando

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hit a 51-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole, helping him win the Arnold Palmer Invitation­al on Sunday at Bay Hill Golf Club and Lodge.

Leishman, who finished 11-under overall, clinched his second career PGA Tour victory with a strong finish. He also punched his ticket to Masters. In 2016, Leishman left the season’s first major when wife suffered near-fatal illness.

and wrapped up the tournament one shot behind the Australian tied for second place. Kisner had a chance to win, but he couldn’t deliver a birdie or better on 18.

and tied for fourth at 9-under.

Lehman rallies past Stricker

took advantage of senior newcomer

late mistakes Sunday to win the Tucson Conquistad­ores Classic for his 10th PGA Tour Champions victory.

Two strokes behind Stricker with three holes to play, Lehman closed with two birdies and a par for a 7-under 66 and a one-stroke victory over playing partner Stricker.

Stricker followed his second-round 63 with a 70. He was trying to become the 19th player to win in his first start on the 50-andover tour and first since

in 2014.

Inskter shoots 64 in Founders Cup

LPGA Tour Commission­er

gave a hug after her closing 8-under 64 on Sunday in the Founders Cup. She jokingly recoiled when he addressed her as “playing captain.”

The 56-year-old Inkster is preparing to captain her second U.S. Solheim Cup team and wants no part of a dual role in August in Iowa, though she still loves to play and compete on the tour and showed again she has the game to keep up with much younger players. The 64 was her lowest round on tour since also shooting 64 in the third round of the 2003 Evian Masters.

Coming off a Legends Tour victory two weeks ago in Sun City West, the Hall of Famer finished at 16-under 272 at Desert Ridge. She opened with rounds of 65, 73 and 70.

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