better golfer. Payne Stewart was one of the best ball strikers of his generation. This much is clear when looking at his resume that includes 11 PGA Tour victories and three major titles.

better golfer. Payne Stewart was one of the best ball strikers of his generation. This much is clear when looking at his resume that includes 11 PGA Tour victories and three major titles.

HOUSTON -- The spirit of Payne Stewart was all over Champions Golf Club on Sunday in final ... as eerily similar to the U.S. Open champion as Stuart Appleby -- and for good reason.