Slocum earns two-stroke win at SFB Classic
(AP)
Updated: 2005-11-07 09:39

Jack Slocum played in the event nine times, making four cuts but never finishing higher than a tie for 26th in 1983.

This time, the son had plenty of company atop the leaderboard for much of the final round; three other players — Roberts, Pettersson and Snyder — were at 20 under.

Snyder had a bogey on No. 14 to fall off the pace, and finished his round with another bogey on 18.

Pettersson was in the mix before he had a bogey on No. 16 and finished 19 under. He was seeking his second straight victory after winning the Chrysler Championship.

Still, his strong week earned him a spot in the Masters next spring.

"I had a nice week last week, and I'm thrilled," Pettersson said. "It's been a lifelong dream to play in the Masters, and I look forward to going there."

Pettersson, who earned $264,000 for sharing second place this week, finished 27th with $1,993,851 in winnings. He began the week ranked 43rd.

The SFB Classic was the last chance for players to finish in the top 40 to get into the Masters; the top 125 to secure tour cards for next year; and the top 150 to get a pass to final stage of Q-school.

Briny Baird fell out of the top 125 after shooting a 70 to slip one spot behind Nick Price. Baird said he plans to return to Q-school.

"I had plenty of chances this year to play well," Baird said. "I'm disappointed with my play for the entire year. I'm not disappointed with my play this week."

Kevin Stadler shot 73 and stayed at 168th on the money list. Frustrated after a difficult final round, Stadler walked off the 18th green and threw his putter into a trash can.