It was a week of partner events on the PGA and Champions tours, and a reminder that unique events are a welcome respite from the 72-hole grind. In fact, team events should be mandated for each of the tours, as long as the spoils of victory make the events worthwhile. There were other goings-on this week, too. The European Tour was in action in Africa, while the ladies of the LPGA traveled to Los Angeles for a run at historic Wilshire Country Club. It’s time for a sundown Rundown of five of the world’s tours, so turn on those headlights and have a watch.

Zurich Classic triumph ironically delicious for Rahm and Palmer

Both Jon Rahm and Ryan Palmer came to the Big Easy as cast-offs, solo artists in search of a partner. By week’s end, they were champions and, in all probability, partners until the end of time. The Spaniard and the Texan entered round 4 in a tie with Scott Stallings and Trey Mullinax, who proceeded to put on a clinic on how not to bring home a win (sorry, boys.) In direct contrast, the winners shook off a 6th-hole bogey with 3 back-nine birdies, to separate themselves from a chasing field. Ryder Cup heroes Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia gave serious chase, posting 4 birdies and 1 eagle on day four. They needed to be perfect to catch the front runners, and two bogeys along the way did them in. Had they somehow reached -25, one shy of the winning total, they would certainly have given Rahm and Palmer more to consider. As things were, the victors negotiated the waters and sands of TPC Louisiana over the closing holes. A bomb of a par save at hole 15 by Rahm kept them at 26-under par, and three pars later, they were champions.

The lead is 3 with 3 to play @Zurich_Classic. ????

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— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 28, 2019

Don Jorge Campillo claims 1st European Tour win at Trophee Hassan II

Jorge Campillo did a 4-year, tour of duty at Indiana University during the mid 2000s. He embarked on a professional career in 2009, and established himself as a likely tour winner. 10 years later, perhaps more than anyone envisioned, Campillo played with less than his best at Dar Es Salaam, emerging from the battle with a 2-shot victory over 3 runners-up. Campillo has been close before, with a handful of 2nd-place results. His opportunities were there, but some errant shot or decision always did him in. On this day, he ground out a total of 9 strokes beneath par, 2 better than Julian Suri, Erik Van Rooyen and Sean Crocker. Each of the runners-up had his chance at the trophy, but (sound familiar?) errant shots and decisions did them in. The victory moved Campillo into the world’s top 70 golfers, poised to begin receiving the big-event invitations.

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— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) April 28, 2019

Los Angeles Open is Minjee’s 5th LPGA victory

When golfers like Lorena Ochoa or Annika Sorenstam won what we perceived to be every start, golf fans were spoiled. Minjee Lee, like Ariya Jutanugarn and Inbee Park, has the potential to be one of those golfers, but needs more wins. Her first four wins on tour were by 2, 1, 1 and 1 strokes. On Sunday, Lee finished 4 strokes clear of Sei Young Kim, although it can’t be called a runaway triumph. Lee’s lead was down to 1 stroke at one point, then she dug deep and separated herself from the field. In direct contrast, her 4th-round companion, Nanna Madsen, saw her weaknesses exposed. The golfer from Denmark made her only birdie of the final day at the 16th, and that after 6 bogeys over the first 15 holes. As poised as Minjee showed, the raw promise of Madsen gave way to butterflies, jitters and mistakes. In the land of dreams, often only one comes true on a given day.

That winning feeling with 5X LPGA Tour winner, @minjeegolf @lpga_la!#LPGAGoesHollywood pic.twitter.com/5M2xi7llXX

— #DriveOn (@LPGA) April 29, 2019

Dormie Network Classic a walkaway for Zhang

As if anyone needed an explanation on why Xinjun Zhang had the 54-hole lead at the inaugural Dormie Network Classic, here it is: he shot the low daily round, each of the first three days. Opening with 63-64-65 is stunning, and the onus was on the 31-year old pro from China to hold it together on day four. A 55th-hole bogey might have unnerved him, but only for a moment. 3 birdies followed and Zhang preserved his handful-of-strokes lead through 63 holes. With no one making a run, a 1-under 35 coming home was enough to bring him his first international victory. Last week’s cup-holder, Lanto Griffin, made a game run at a 2nd consecutive triumph. He ultimately tied with Chase Seiffert, one of 4 golfers to shoot all 4 rounds in the 60s. In conclusion, have a look at the winner’s final numbers for the week: 28 birdies (11 on day one!), 2 eagles, and 6 bogies. Salute!

Inaugural Dormie Network Classic @BriggsRanchGC.

Back nine on Sunday …

• Xinjun Zhang -25 (11)
• @TheLanto61 -21 (11)
• @ZackSucherPGA -20 (17)
• @ChaseSeiffert -19 (12)
• @Robby_Shelton -18 (12)
• Steven Alker -18 (11)#WebTour pic.twitter.com/HAzUnI6Wui

— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) April 28, 2019

Top of the Rock welcomes the oldest winner in the oldest senior event

Way back … well, in the 1970s, the Legends of Golf confirmed that fans did want to see the heroes of a former age. Names like Don January, Sam Snead and Roberto DiVicenzo put eyes on the screen and feet on the fairways. From that humble origin, the Champions tour was born. In 2019, the event has a new home in the Ozark mountains, at the Top of the Rock resort. It also has a new format, folding a par-three course into the mix. One thing that hasn’t changed, is the hope that the Legends of Golf event, and its brethren, give to golfers once thought past their prime. This year, Scott Hoch became the oldest winner in the tour’s 40-year history, teaming with Tom Pernice, jr. for a 5-stroke victory. Teams played one round of four ball (better ball) over the Ozark National golf course, joined by two over the par-three Top of the Rock course. On Sunday, Hoch and Pernice played 8-under par golf over 18 holes to hold off the defending champions, Paul Broadhurst and Kirk Triplett. Their closest, overnight pursuers all fell by the wayside with over-par final rounds. It wasn’t quite a walk in the park, but it was an easier stroll than either winner anticipated.

Another one from @StevePernicePGA, this time from off the green!

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— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 28, 2019