Bernhard Langer (Fortsonre/Flickr)Finally. Its over.
While reading up on other golf news, Ive been keeping an eye on the Toshiba Classic (Champions Tour) in Newport Beach, California. Jay Haas fired a 65 today to catch and pass third-round leader Bernhard Langer.
But Langer birdied the 72nd hole to force a sudden-death playoff. Many times these playoffs are settled in a hole or two. Not this time. Haas and Langer went seven extra holes before Bernhard sunk the winning birdie putt on the par-five 18th.
The pair completed the 18th hole three times in the playoff, and twice played the 16th and 17th. Its another good (and hard-earned) win for Langer.
UPDATE: I just saw the last two playoff holes on the Golf Channel. Haas nearly chipped in for an eagle on 18 (the ball ducked in and came out) and then uncharacteristically missed a four-footer to give Langer the win. It was the first-ever playoff loss for Haas, who is now 5-1 in playoffs.
-The Armchair Golfer
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[Source: ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG]
