Jun 23, 2018; Cromwell, CT, USA; Lanto Griffin plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports - 10906284
(Reuters) - Lanto Griffin will be known for more than his unusual name after winning the Houston Open by one stroke on Sunday.
Griffin, a self-described son of hippies who was named after a spiritual master, shed tears of happiness upon sinking a six-foot par putt to clinch his breakthrough victory at Golf Club of Houston.
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