University of Georgia Athletics
Ex-Bulldog Todd Wins On Nationwide Tour
September 10, 2008 | Men's Golf
SANDY, Utah -- Former Georgia golfer Brendon Todd won the 2008 Utah Championship on the Nationwide Tour on Sunday.
Todd shot a tournament record 22-under 262, winning by six strokes, the second-largest winning margin this year, beating Franklin Langham's 2007 winning total by two strokes.
"Anytime you're in the last group and you haven't won, it's a new feeling," Todd said. "The biggest thing for me this week was staying patient and staying out of my own way. It gives me a confidence boost for the rest of the year."
Todd vaulted from 53rd to 15th on the money list with the $99,000 winner's check and is now comfortably inside The 25 with a good chance to advance to the PGA TOUR.
It was an emotional win for Todd, who shared the victory with his fiancee, Rachel Moore. They are due to be married March 14 next year. Asked if he had checked next year's PGA TOUR schedule, Todd said "We have, but we're not changing it."
Todd was flawless at Willow Creek Country Club, making one birdie in the first 12 holes, before closing with three more over the last six in his bogey-free round.
