CAMPBELL SECURES HOOTERS WIN

SIKESTON -- Chad Campbell captured his first professional win on the NGA/Hooters Tour, shooting a 19-under-par 269 for a one-stroke victory in the $100,000 KFVS12 Classic at the BootHeel Golf Club.

Campbell, who led by five shots entering the final round, shot a 69 Sunday to hold off Eric Meichtry and win the $15,000 first prize. Meichtry tied the low round of the day with a 7-under-par 65 to finish at 18-under par 270 for the runner-up purse of $8,500.

Jim Johnson (273) took third, followed by Steve Ford (274) and Mario Tiziani (275) to round out the top five. Ford shot 65 to tied Meichtry for the low score of the day. Johnson shot 67 and Tiziani carded a 70.

After three second-place finishes this year, Campbell finally came through for his first win on the tour in his rookie campaign. The win moved Campbell to the top of the Hooters Tour money-list with over $48,000 this year.

Meichtry started the day five strokes behind Campbell, but carded four birdies on the front nine to pull within two strokes of the lead. Meichtry caught Campbell after birdies on holes 11 and 12 to pull even at 17-under-par.

But Campbell responded with birdies on the next two par fours to take back the lead. Meichtry birdied the final hole to post the final margin.