Holmes back from brain op with victory
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JB Holmes survived two late bogeys to win the US PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, his first title since undergoing brain surgery in 2011.
He fired a final-round 71 on the par-72 Quail Hollow course for a 14-under 274 and a one-stroke victory over Jim Furyk.
Furyk stormed into contention with a seven-under 65, but overnight leader Holmes’s effort — capped by a three-footer for bogey at the last — was good enough for a third career title.
His previous two came at Phoenix in 2006 and 2008.
Holmes had surgery in 2011 to correct structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. He was diagnosed after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms.
Complications required a second surgery and while he made a return to the PGA Tour in 2012, Holmes was sidelined again after breaking an ankle rollerblading in 2013.
Holmes had elbow surgery last year, and returned in January.
He began 2014 playing on a medical exemption, but had won enough money by April to secure his spot on tour for the remainder of the year.
“I’ve had some ups and downs, so it’s a great feeling to be out here and get one done,” Holmes said.
American Martin Flores carded a 72 for third on 276. Jason Bohn carded a 70 for 277.
Holmes picked up shots at 10, 11 and 15, and after a bogey at 16 arrived at 18 leading by two. He fired his tee shot into the trees, just missed a bunker with his second shot and finally two-putted from 45 feet for a bogey and the win.
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