Stiles pulls out News Sentinel Open win

5:15 PM, Aug 26, 2012   |    comments
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Farragut, TN (Sports Network) - Darron Stiles overcame big rounds by several opponents to win Sunday at the News Sentinel Open, shooting a 4-under 67 to take the title by a single stroke.

Scott Gardiner had put pressure on Stiles, the third-round leader, by firing a course-record, 9-under 62 to reach minus-17 at Fox Den Country Club. D.J. Brigman and Nicholas Thompson had rounds of 63 and 64, respectively, to reach the same number.

But Stiles did just enough to keep his lead, winning with a score of 18-under 266. He began his day with a bogey, but didn't make another mistake during his round, which included a back-nine eagle and birdie that put him into first place.

Stiles claimed his fifth Web.com Tour title, but first since the 2006 Rheem Classic. It is also Stiles' second victory at this tournament, which he also won a decade ago.

Gardiner, Brigman and Thompson shared second place, while Erik Flores (68) took fifth.

John Daly shot a 4-under 67 and shared sixth at 15-under par.

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