Na cruises to win at Charles Schwab Challenge

Monday, May 26, 2019 | Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — Kevin Na always believed he could win at Colonial, so he paused to visualize his name on the Wall of Champions at the first tee before making another run at it.

The South Korean-born American will get to read his name on that wall next year.

Na birdied four of the first eight holes and shot a 4-under 66 for a four-shot victory over Tony Finau on Sunday on the cozy course made famous by Ben Hogan, securing his third career PGA TOUR win and second in 10 months.

“On the first tee, I saw that wall, looked at the names, right below Justin Rose,” Na said, referring to the defending champion. “And in my head, I engraved my name on it. I was just trying to visualize success before I teed off.”

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