Loren Roberts thrust both arms toward the sky, and let out some emotion. He knew he earned his ninth career victory on the Champions Tour.
Roberts made a 3-foot birdie putt on the last hole to win The ACE Group Classic on Sunday, beating Gene Jones by one stroke.
Roberts shot a 68 to finish at 7-under 209. Jones, who led by a shot coming into the final round, put up a 70.
It was Roberts' second win in four years at Naples. He joined Lee Trevino (1990-91), Mike Hill (1993-94), Hale Irwin (1997, 2002) and Gil Morgan (1998, 2001) as two-time champions.
Roberts won $240,000 out of the $1.6 million purse. It was his fifth professional win in Florida.
It was the 12th time in the tournament's 22-year history that it had been decided by either a playoff or one stroke. It was also the 12th time that the winner came from behind.
Roberts and Jones were tied going into the final hole.
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Roberts rules ACE Group Classic with final-hole victory
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