Pat Hurst Opens Her Bag
Pat Hurst had flirted with the lead off-and-on for nearly two rounds at the 2009 MasterCard Classic Honoring Alejo Peralta Presented by Nextel. However, it wasn't until the ball rolled in on the 72nd hole from 10 feet for birdie that Hurst (68-70-68=206, -10) finalized the win – the sixth in her 16-year Tour career, which was worth $195,000.
“It's very emotional for me,” said Hurst, who last won on Tour at the 2006 Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi. “I think any time you win, it's emotional.