THUNDER BAY – Evan DeGrazia is the AON District Open champion for the fourth time in the past 10 years.
Starting the day four shots behind first-round leader Matthew Cho-Chu, DeGrazia fired an even par 72 on Sunday at Fort William Country Club to capture the title, edging Jeff Hunter by one stroke.
The Thunder Bay professional was three-over 147 over the two-day tournament, which opened on Saturday at Whitewater Golf Course.
Jeremy Kirk, who opened Day 2 seven shots back, finished in third, with a six-over 150 total. Jack Moro and Ed Atwill were one shot back, tied for fourth, at 151. Cho-Chu ballooned to an 82 on Sunday, and finished six shots off the pace.
Atwill claimed the second flight title. Robbie Campbell was tops in Flight 3 with a 162 score and Justin Forester grabbed the Flight 4 title, with a two-day total of 161.
