Hunter Mahan's second win of 2010 comes at the Bridgestone!

With a bogey-less 64, Hunter once again came from behind to capture his biggest victory on the PGA tour. A five under par 30 on the front nine at Firestone paved the way for the two shot margin, but crucial par saving putts on 16 & 17 were still needed for the ultimate win. Going for the monstrous par five 16th in two, Hunter's stray second shot took a fortuitous bounce into a flower bed behind and between the two grand stands. (Do tour players actually default aim for the grand stands to avoid other hazards?) The rules official on the spot determined a nearest point of relief, either invoking rule 24 (Obstructions) or rule 25 (Abnormal Ground Conditions) which gave Hunter an alley way toward the green through which he wisely played a conservative chip just over the far side of the green. An up and down from there as well as on #17 after a short side miss going for the flag, resulted in two nice pars. A fine approach on #18 led to an easy par and when Ryan Palmer failed to birdie the last two holes, the trophy belonged to Hunter.

Did using the ClubFace Swing Trainer help keep him on target? You bet! Once again Hunter was among the tops in fairways and greens hit. That's how he can shoot a final round of 64 on a long, narrow layout like Firestone where distance and accuracy are a premium. Now he's on to the PGA Championship (as Charlie Rymer's pick, by the way) and the Fed Ex playoffs!