The Valley Reporter - Philo defends title

Philo captured the 2006 title in dramatic fashion in a sudden-death victory at the Atunyote Golf Club in Verona, NY, last June. The 41-year-old began the last day of the tournament trailing the leaders by three shots. That quickly changed when he birdied the second hole and aced the par-3 third hole.

The hole-in-one was the third of his career and put him in contention for the lead. Philo grabbed the championship three holes into a sudden-death playoff. The victory put him in the company of such legends and past champions as Bob Rosburg and Sam Snead.

Coverage of this year's Championship begins tonight at 6:30 p.m. on the Golf Channel and will run through Sunday. For the latest on the Sugarbush Golf Club visit sugarbush.com.