Sand Springs librarian Richard Why wins Ponca City Open

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Sand Springs librarian Richard Why took first place at the Ponca City Open Sunday with a two-round score of 106 in the top division.

Why shot a 52 in round one and a 54 in the second round to finish two strokes under par. Runner-Up Larry Gardner shot a 108. Just Robertson, of Sand Springs, placed seventh with a 115 total and second round score of 56.

Why placed second earlier this month at the Thirteenth Annual Northshore Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He shot nine under par with a two-round score of 101. He won the Second Annual Return of the Little Big Show in Neosho, Missouri last month with a two-round score of 92 for twenty under par.

Why is sponsored by FOSSA Disc Golf, WhyDry Chalk Bags, and Negative Disc Golf. He has won three tournaments this year and will be competing at the Thirteenth Annual Four States Open in Joplin this coming weekend.