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Simpson tops Finau in play-off at Phoenix Open

Webb Simpson celebrates his birdie on the first extra hole during the final round of the Phoenix Open
Webb Simpson celebrates his birdie on the first extra hole during the final round of the Phoenix Open

Webb Simpson won a sudden-death playoff against Tony Finau when he birdied the first extra hole at the Phoenix Open.

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The 34-year-old almost missed his chance at the title when he ended up in the water off a wayward drive on the 15th.

However he rallied with back-to-back birdies on the final two holes of regulation to force the playoff.

Finau had an opportunity to win the tournament outright, but his eight-foot birdie putt attempt on the 18th just slid right.

Simpson then cemented his victory with a 10-foot birdie putt on the extra hole.

Scotsman Russell Knox was the best of the British contingent, finishing 10-under to tie for 16th. 

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