Leishman runs away with WNB Golf Classic

MIDLAND, Texas — Australia's Marc Leishman ran away with his first Nationwide Tour title to move into position for a spot next year on the PGA Tour, shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday for an 11-stroke victory in the windy WNB Golf Classic. Leishman earned $94,500 to jump from 56th to 19th on the money list with $197,926. The top 25 after the final three events will earn 2009 PGA Tour cards. Leishman, the 2006 Jisan Resort Open winner on the Korean PGA Tour, had a 21-under 267 total on the Midland Country Club course. He opened with rounds of 67, 66 and 66. The 11-stroke matched the tour record set by Chris Smith in the 1997 Omaha Classic. "I was... [read full story]