Tewell claims classic victory

Doug Tewell holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the last hole to win the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina.

Tewell, who started the final round three strokes behind Bruce Fleisher, fired an eight-under-par 64 to finish three bogey-free rounds at 14 under on 202.

It was Tewell’s eighth victory on the Champions Tour but his first this season.

Fleisher shot a 68 to finish in second place on 13 under.

Morris Hatalsky birdied the final two holes to finish third on 10 under.