Kevin (Tuna) George, right, claimed the Cape Breton Roadbuilders, presented by Inglis Jewellers, in a playoff hole at Lingan Golf and Country Club in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. George is pictured with Jamie MacIntosh, head professional at Lingan. CONTRIBUTED/CLAYTON FLOYD Clayton FloydArticle contentKevin (Tuna) George was back in a familiar position at Lingan Golf and Country Club on Sunday afternoon.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Sydney product captured the annual Cape Breton Roadbuilders, presented by Inglis Jewellers, in a playoff hole to claim his fifth tournament title in the last eight years at the Sydney course.Article contentArticle contentGeorge was forced to come-from-behind to earn the victory after Liam Brann of The Lakes Golf Club and Resort held a six-shot lead after the front nine of the final round.Article contentArticle contentIn the back nine, George made a charge, posting birdies on No. 10, 14 and 15. Both players made par of the par 5 on No. 16, and Brann held a two-stroke lead going into No. 17.Article contentOn No. 17, George hit his tee shot just long left of the green while Brann hit his shot long left and put himself in a tough up and down.Article contentGeorge entered the final hole one stroke down. George was in the left rough and Brann in the right rough. George would birdie No. 18, forcing a playoff hole.Article contentIn the playoff, George hit his tee shot in the left rough in almost the same spot he did in regulation, while Brann found trouble with his tee shot and was behind a group of trees on the right side of the rough.Article contentGeorge would find himself 25 feet away from the hole on his second shot, while Brann’s second shot hit a tree and bounced back into the fairway, leaving him a short shot about 70 yards to the flag.Article contentArticle contentMeanwhile, George’s third shot would lose speed, finishing below the hole with a six-footer. Brann’s third shot put him 15 feet away from the hole, but he would miss his fourth shot, setting the stage for George to roll in his short putt for par and the win.Article contentThe Roadbuilders’ victory was George’s first since 2022 after he won the event three straight years from 2020 to 2022. He also claimed the tournament title in 2018.Article contentThe Cape Breton Post was unable to get the full results and totals from the tournament at publication time. Live scoring of the tournament was not available at the Lingan Golf and Country Club website “due to software issues.”Article content
Kevin George wins fifth Cape Breton Roadbuilders golf tournament in eight years
