Meyer overcomes weather, sloppy round to win Capital One Classic

Just as Adam Meyer started to pick up momentum, thunder rumbled in the horizon.

Moments later, a light drizzle turned into a steady downpour, forcing course officials of the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Capital One Classic to herd all competitors into the clubhouse during the final round of play on Sunday.

&#8220I had just made a big (25-foot) putt on Hole 7 and pared 8, and I was kind of getting into a little rhythm,” Meyer explained. &#8220Having to come sit inside wasn’t the easiest thing to do.”

But the Fort Worth, Texas native wasn’t about to let a little rain dampen his spirits.

After all, he had a lead to protect.

Meyer returned from a 90-minute delay to narrowly hold off a surging David Schultz with a 74. Despite posting his sloppiest finish of the weekend, his three-day total of 269 (19 under par) was tops at the tournament and netted him a crystal trophy and a first-place purse totaling $12,700.

&#8220This was by far my ugliest round of the tournament,” Meyer joked. &#8220But I’ve been putting well all week.”

In addition to his dazzling long-range tap on the 7th hole, this also manifested itself on the 11th when Meyer drained a 20-footer to save par shortly after driving his ball into the swamp.

Meyer produced a few errant drives during the final round, so his short game had to be good.

&#8220This is exactly what makes this tournament great,” said tournament director Brett Cuneo. &#8220These guys might struggle to bring their best stuff, but they can still pull it together and not lose track of things. I saw a lot of that this week – guys who weren’t sharp but were able to turn it around. That’s what makes them professionals.”

Meyer’s Capital One victory is his second on the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series this year.

&#8220Adam is a great player who has a lot of talent,” Cuneo added. &#8220At one point in time, he was 22 under par. On a golf course like this, that’s phenomenal. This course certainly isn’t easy, but he made it look easy.”

Schultz finished the final round with a 71 for a three-day total of 271. He pushed for the lead on the back nine and came close, but a bogey on the 17th hole diminished his chances.

Jaxon Brigman, last year’s Capital One champ, posted a 278 tournament score.

&#8220This was the most talented field we’ve ever had, and I’m including the year that Bubba Watson won it,” Cuneo said. &#8220I fully expect a player of Adam’s skill to play at the next level really soon.

&#8220He’s got the game, and he’s clearly shown it.”

Connie Pierce of Oklahoma City, Ok. finished third with a weekend score of 273.

J.J. Killeen (Fort Worth, Texas) and Rett Crowder (Madison, Ms.) rounded out the top five.

Staff photo by CHRIS SCARNATI

• Tri-Parish Times Adam Meyer (center) is handed a first-place crystal trophy after posting a three-day score of 269 at the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series Capital One Classic, which concluded Sunday at the Ellendale Country Club in Houma.