Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

"This is everything," says Tucson native Michael Thompson, celebrating his birdie putt on No. 18 to close with a 69 to win the Honda Classic by two strokes - his first PGA Tour title.

Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

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Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

Michael Thompson, who graduated from Tucson's University High, and caddie Matt Bednarski show their glee after the golfer pulled off a textbook sand shot to set up a birdie putt on No. 18.

Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Tucson native Michael Thompson's dream of winning his first PGA Tour event was walking up the final fairway with a big lead and very little stress.

Greg Hansen: Tour card, drive take Michael Thompson far

As he was standing in a buffet line Saturday, choosing between fettuccine and meatballs, Michael Thompson said the one thing all working men would like to be able to say on a hot August night.