ON THE FAIRWAYS Sunday’s pro golf events


October 27, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

Frys.com Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cameron Beckman tapped in a par putt on the second playoff hole to complete a big comeback and beat Kevin Sutherland. Beckman, 176th on the money list and 447th in the world ranking entering the tournament, was four shots behind Sutherland at the turn, then made birdies on five of the next seven holes. Sutherland missed putts of 13 and 9 feet that would have won it at the end of regulation and on the first playoff hole, also the 18th. The second playoff hole was the 464-yard, par-4 17th, and it was a nightmare for Sutherland. His second shot sailed far to the right over a cart path and into the dirt. His third shot went over the green and down a hill. Beckman, meanwhile, hit his second shot 6 1/2 feet from the pin. He just missed the putt, and the tap-in gave him his second PGA Tour victory. His first was the Southern Farm Bureau Classic seven years ago.

Grand China Air

HAIKOU, China — Helen Alfredsson won her second LPGA Tour victory of the year, shooting a 7-under 65 for a three-stroke victory over 19-year-old Yani Tseng at West Coast Golf Club. The 43-year-old Swede, Europe’s 2007 Solheim Cup captain, finished at 12-under 204 after opening rounds of 70 and 69.

AT&T Championship

SAN ANTONIO — John Cook successfully defended his title, shooting a 6-under 65 for a three-stroke victory over Keith Fergus. Cook, bothered by a stomach ache, had a 16-under 197 total on the Oak Hills Country Club course and earned $247,500 for his second victory on the 50-and-over tour.

Castello Masters

CASTELLON, Spain — Sergio Garcia picked up his first European win in over three years on his home course and immediately dedicated the three-shot victory in the Castello Masters to the hospitalized Seve Ballesteros. Garcia closed with a 4-under 67 for a 20-under 264 total at Club de Campo del Mediterraneo, the course where he has played since childhood and his father, Victor, is the club professional. Sweden’s Peter Hedblom (66) finished second.

Associated Press