Sergio Garcia sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the first play-off hole to defeat David Toms and claim the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championships in Hawaii. Garcia, who turns 21 on Wednesday, started the day four shots off the pace but fired a nine-under-par 64 to match Toms at 18 under par on 274.
The pair opened the play-off at the 663-yard, par-five 18th, where Toms caught the rough with his second shot and left his third 30ft right of the pin. Garcia slipped a 50-yard chip 10ft past the flag and, after Toms two-putted for par, the Spaniard converted the birdie opportunity to claim his third career PGA Tour title.
Toms shot a 66 in calm but damp conditions at the Plantation Course and fell just shy of his fourth title since last May. World number one Tiger Woods, who followed consecutive 74s with a 65, finished tied for 10th place on 281.
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
