Paulson earns second Boise title

Carl Paulson won for the second time in as many starts with a four-shot triumph at the Nike Boise Open. Paulson, who took last week off after winning the Utah Classic two weeks ago, shot a five-under 66 on Sunday and finished with a four-day total of 18- under 266.

Paulson earned a first-prize of $58,500 and has won $126,000 in his last two events. He had played 83 straight events on the Nike Tour after his win two weeks ago.

"I went home and sat on the couch and watched television all week," said Paulson. "I didn't pick up a club for six days. After 83 straight, I figured I was entitled to a week off."

Paulson has moved to the top of the Nike Tour money list and needs one more victory this year to earn a "Battlefield Promotion" to the PGA Tour. However, he has earned enough money this year, $221,771, to guarantee a spot in the top-15 on the money list and a berth on the PGA Tour next year.

"Everything feels so good right now," said Paulson. "I have been playing well all year, but I finally put the hammer down in Utah two weeks ago."

Michael Muehr tied for second at 14-under with third-round leader Joel Edwards. Anthony Painter, Paul Claxton and last week's Tri-Cities Open winner Glen Hnatiuk tied for fourth at 13-under.