Ernie Els and Vijay Singh tied for third. Faxon was solid down the stretch in facing down challenges from two of the tour's best players, Tom Lehman and Ernie Els, who finished second and third, respectively. Nelson fired a final round score of 66 en route to a winning 197 total that edged out a hard-charging Jim Thorpe by a shot. Bruce Fleisher and Ed Dougherty finished tied for third at 202. Senior Skins Game Hale Irwin was the top skin winner at this year's Senior Skins Game held at Maui's Wailea Resort.
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The relationship, which extends through the 2006 season represents a first for the PGA TOUR in that no other state has ever established such a comprehensive agreement. The Hawaiian Islands edition of the PGA TOUR Guide to Golf began its free and widespread distribution throughout the islands in late December. Governor Cayetano's plan involves converting Oahu's historic Ala Wai municipal golf course into a park, along the lines of New York's Central Park. The golf course would remain open until an alternative golf course can be made available. A new municipal golf course built on Sand Island has been put forth as a possibility.