PEBBLE BEACH (AP) — Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman.Three strokes behind leader Tom Lehman entering the round, Triplett finished at 11-under 205 for his second career Champions Tour title. Last year, the three-time PGA Tour winner overcame a four-shot deficit.“Last year was a dream come true to win for the first time at Pebble Beach,” said Triplett who had a bogey-free final round and seven consecutive birdies on par 5s in the last two rounds. “To do it again, I am a bit overwhelmed.