American golfer Charles Howell is back in the winner’s circle after an absence of almost 12 years. Howell won the US PGA tour’s RSM Classic on St Simons Island in Georgia after beating compatriot Patrick Rodgers in a play-off.
Howell led the tournament after 54 holes but when he opened his final round with a bogey and a double bogey, it looked as if the drought would continue.
But a terrific bunker shot on the ninth hole probably gave him confidence again.
He made four more birdies on the back nine which allowed him to finish on 19-under-par.
Meanwhile, Rogers made history on his way to the play-off.
He posted rounds of 61 and 62 on the weekend and his 123 total on Saturday and Sunday was the lowest ever closing weekend score in PGA Tour history.
His final round also included a 26 meter put.
Howell closed the deal on the second play-off hole with a birdie and won his third PGA Tour title.
In 2001 he was the PGA Tour’s rookie of the year and his other two victories were in 2002 and 2007.
Also 23 year old Cameron Champ is a rookie making headlines this season.
Champ was in contention at the RSM and finished on 16 under.
He’s already won a tournament but it’s his strength that has fans talking.
In the final round, on the par four 11th holes he hit an iron off the tee and the ball travelled 270 metres that is longer than the average driver distance on tour.
