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News and notes from the final round
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A brief look at the final round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club: CHAMPION: Tiger Woods, who beat Bob May by a stroke in a three-hole playoff. OVERTIME: For the first time, the PGA used the three-hole playoff system. BIG PUTTS: May's 18-footer for birdie on the final hole of regulation, and the 6-footer Woods followed with to force the playoff. MATCH PLAY: The PGA abandoned match play in 1958. But on the back nine and through the playoff Sunday, it was Woods and May engaged in a classic match-play duel. HISTORY: Woods is the first player to win three major tournaments in a year since Ben Hogan in 1953. He has five major championship titles. BACK-TO-BACK: The win also was the second straight PGA for Woods, who beat Sergio Garcia by a shot a year ago. Woods is the first repeat winner since Denny Shute in 1937. WHAT IT'S WORTH: Woods took home $900,000 for winning, while May earned $540,000, his biggest check ever. ON THE BACK: Both Woods and May shot 5-under 31s. Woods was 1 under for the playoff. THREE IN A ROW: After opening the tournament with an even-par 72, May shot three straight 66s. SHOT OF THE DAY: Woods' 25-footer for birdie on the first extra hole gave him the lead he never relinquished.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's got to go down as one of the best duels in the game in major championships." -- Woods.
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