My bad. Watched the tournament all weekend and didn’t know he was a Californian. With a name like Nick Watney and with a swing that looks like a cross between Geoff Olgilvy and Adam Scott, I thought I was watching another new Aussie coming to life on the tour. Great job Nick!

Watney, the 25-year-old Californian in his third year on the TOUR, had a 15-under 273 total at the TPC Louisiana. Duke, who also was seeking his first victory, shot a 70.
“I’m living a dream right now,” Watney said, wearing Mardi Gras beads as winners in New Orleans traditionally do. “I’ve played in close to the last group sometimes, and I’ve seen guys go through it. But it’s definitely more fun to actually do it. I’m trying to soak it all in.”

Watney, fifth in two tournaments last year, lost the lead when he missed a 3-foot par putt on the par-4 10th. He bounced back with a birdie on the par-5 11th and went in front for good with a birdie on the par-3 14th.

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