"I was able to narrow the gap a little but it was never going to be enough," said Grady, whose illustrious playing career includes a World Cup win with fellow countryman Peter Fowler in 1989. "Hat's off to C.J; he played very well and looks to have a good future ahead of him."
Gatto hails from Columbus, Ohio, home town of the legendary Jack Nicklaus, and his gritty display over the home stretch would have made the 18-time major champion proud.
"Jack's the greatest player of time and a personal hero of mine," said Gatto.
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