Simpson seals play-off win over Finau at Phoenix Open

Arizona, February 3: Webb Simpson birdied the first play-off hole to beat Tony Finau at the Phoenix Open and end his title drought.

Simpson had not won a PGA Tour trophy since capturing his fifth piece of silverware via The Players Championship in 2018.

However, Simpson returned to winning ways after sealing a play-off victory over fellow American Finau in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday (February 2).

Simpson forced a play-off thanks to his final-round 69, which saw him join overnight leader Finau (70) atop the leaderboard after 72 holes at TPC Scottsdale.

A birdie in a playoff for the victory! 🏆@WebbSimpson1 wins @WMPhoenixOpen.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/4l9emf75IH

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Finau entered the final day leading by a stroke but his first round in the 70s, coupled with Simpson's back-to-back birdies to close out regulation, saw the pair level on 17 under.

In the play-off, Finau could only manage par at the 18th as Simpson rolled in a birdie for the victory in the Phoenix sun.

Former world number one Justin Thomas (65), two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson (66) and Nate Lashley (68) finished tied for third, three shots behind Simpson and Finau.

A birdie while wearing the Kobe jersey.

What a moment for @JustinThomas34.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/QKvHtk1Ij4

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Rickie Fowler's title defence ended in a tie for 37th – the American star 10 strokes off the pace at the close of play.

Fowler carded a two-under-par 69 to be level alongside Kevin Tway (70) and J.T. Poston (68).

@JT_ThePostman was THIS close to an ace on No. 16. pic.twitter.com/cEQHX921JQ

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 2, 2020