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WINTHER, LASTOWKA TAKE TITLES 

AT 2012 RE/MAX WLDC

 

MESQUITE, NEVADA (October 25, 2012) - Ryan Winther and Eric Lastowka today reached the pinnacle of power golf by winning the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Powered By Dick's Sporting Goods.

 

Winther, from Sacramento, CA, took the Open Division title with a 343 yard drive defeating Tim Burke of Washington, DC in a head-to-head showdown at Mesquite Sports and Event Complex.

Cool conditions and a steady head wind of 15-20 mph proved to be a great test for all of the finalists.

 

Winther earned $150,000 and bragging rights as the longest hitter on the planet. Tim Burke earned $70,000 for his efforts.

 

Earlier, Eric Lastowka, who hails from Hanover, MA, took the Senior Division title and its $50,000 first prize. Lastowka defeated Hall of Famer, Frank Miller of Laguna CA. 387-369.

 

Don't miss the worldwide premiere on ESPN, December 23, 2012 at 2:30PM ET and again on ESPN2 on December 30, 2012 at 2:00PM ET. of course you can relive the action anytime on ESPN3.  

 

2012 RE/MAX WLDC OFFICIAL RESULTS:

 

Open Division Final:

Ryan Winther v Tim Burke 343 - 335

 

Open Division Semifinals:

Tim Burke v Jamie Sadlowski 354-339

 

Open Division Quarterfinals:

Ryan Winther - 393

Jamie Sadlowski - 389

Tim Burke - 385

Landon Gentry - 379

Joshua Crews - 375

Justin Young - 355

Ryan Cooper - 350

Tom Peppard - 349

  

Senior Division Final:

Eric Lastowka v Frank Miller - 355-349

 

Senior Division Semifinals:

Frank Miller v George Slupski 340 - OB

Eric Lastowska v Eric Houballah 355 - 315