Moments after seeing his chance at a second Bakersfield City Golf Championship come inches from slipping away, Blake Bourelle knew it was time to strike.
The Stockdale alum set himself up for a one-foot birdie putt, which he converted to top Centennial grad Tyler Burnes on the third playoff hole of the tournament's championship flight at the Sundale Country Club Sunday.
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