Brian Davis beaten to Crowne Plaza Invitational title by Zach Johnson

Posted on June 2, 2010 by godadnet

Englishman misses out on first PGA Tour title in Texas
Johnson sets tournament record with 21 under total

England’s Brian Davis was denied his first PGA Tour victory by a record-breaking performance from Zach Johnson at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Fort Worth.

Davis appeared on course to secure the title as he held a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the final round in Texas. He had entered the day sharing the lead with Bryce Molder of the US but Davis birdied the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th, with a bogey at the par-four 5th the only blemish on his outward nine as he moved to 19 under par.

However, he was one over on the back nine, bogeying the 18th, as Johnson swept by for a three-stroke victory, with his total of 21 under setting a tournament record as he followed yesterday’s six-under 64 with the same score today. The American had started the round a shot behind Davis and Molder but a back-nine 31 gave him the advantage.

Scotland’s Martin Laird was back in the clubhouse after a final round 65 which included an eagle and four birdies moved him to 13 under par. That was three shots adrift of the US Ryder Cup captain, Corey Pavin.

Paul Casey finished with a four-under 66 to close at 12 under, alongside South Korea’s KJ Choi, who had been in with a chance yesterday. But Justin Rose’s difficult run continued as he cancelled out his three birdies with three bogeys to finish at level par for the tournament.

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