Posted at 4:18 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2007
O'Brien wins Monster Energy Pro surfing crown
Advertiser Staff
Jamie O'Brien made himself at home to win the Monster Energy Pro surfing contest today at the Banzai Pipeline.O'Brien, who lives in a house right in front of the Pipeline waves, dominated the final day of competition to win the $10,000 first prize.
The final day was run in difficult 6- to 8-foot waves.
O'Brien received scores of 8.0 and 7.25 in the final for his two best barrel rides for a total score of 15.25.
Mark Mathews of Australia placed second, 2006 champion Rob Machado of California was third, and Kaua'i's Gavin Gillette was fourth.
