Funk, Watson , Norman in field for Jeld-Wen Tradition, getting under way Thursday in Oregon
By APThursday, August 20, 2009
Funk, Watson and Norman set to play Tradition
SUNRIVER, Ore. — There’s no comfort for Fred Funk as the defending champion at the Jeld-Wen Tradition.
That’s because the strong field this season includes Tom Watson, who came oh-so-close to winning the British Open earlier this summer, and perennial fan favorite Greg Norman, who is making his first appearance in the event.
Funk shot a final-round 3-under 69 at Crosswater last year for a three-shot victory over Mike Goodes for his first win in a major on the tour for senior players.
The Tradition, which gets under way on Thursday, is the fourth of five majors on the Champions Tour. It is in its third year on the par-72, 7,533-yard course on the high desert of central Oregon, in the shadow of Mount Bachelor.
