Andy Bean News

Andy Bean won the Greater Hickory Classic for his first Champions Tour title Sunday, two-putting for birdie from 25 feet to beat R.W. Eaks on the first hole of a playoff. Bean, the leader after each of the first two rounds, closed with a 4-under 68 to match Eaks (65) at 15-under 201 on Rock Barn Golf and Spa's Jones Course and force the first playoff in tournament history. While ...

Andy Bean remained in position for his first Champions Tour victory Saturday, shooting a 2-under 70 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Greater Hickory Classic. Bean, who matched his senior best with an opening 63, had an 11-under 133 total on the Rock Barn Golf and Spa's Jones Course. The 53-year-old Bean is in his fourth season on the 50-and-over tour after winning 11 times ...