South Dakota Stroke Play: Martin Defends

RAPID CITY, SD (August 20, 2006) -- Martin, who led from start to finish, fired a final-round even-par 72 to finish the 54-hole event at 2-under-par 214 for a two-stroke victory over Ryan Jansa of Sioux Falls. Martin started Sunday's final round with a four-shot advantage over Jansa and Charlie Jacobson of Watertown. He gave back one shot with a bogey on the par-4 first before birdieing the par-5 third and the par-4 fifth to regain his four-stroke lead. Jansa closed within three after 11 holes, when play was halted by lightning for nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes. Once play resumed, Martin maintained his three-shot edge until Jansa birdied the final hole. Mark Moller and Jacobson tied for third at 223, while Ron Farris of Rapid City was fifth at 224. For complete results, click on the tournament link above.