Naples, Fla. — Sahith Siegarra hit a 15-foot birdie putt on Sunday’s final hole as he and Tom Hoge finished 10-under 62 on four balls, becoming the first rookie team to win the QBE Shootout for the first time in 11 years became.
Ryan Palmer and Charlie Hoffman each missed birdie putts from about 12 feet at the Tiburon Golf Club and would have forced the playoffs. they were 65.
Theegala was coming off a strong PGA Tour rookie season with two chances to reach the Tour Championship and win all the way to the final hole of the tournament.
Even though the QBE Shootout is an unofficial event, he said he was happy to win.
“It’s very difficult here, so it’s nice to get a taste of victory,” Sigala said.
Hoge, who won his first PGA Tour title at Pebble Beach in February, carried a lot of load early on when Seagara pulled a muscle on his left side on the first hole. He said he felt better and was able to swing more fully.
Especially at the end they still had to contend with Palmer and Hoffman. Up the steep slope of the par-5 17th hole, Palmer’s chip failed to climb the hill and came back to him. Stepping up quickly for his next shot, he made a surprise birdie to drive into the cup and give his team a share of the lead.
Harris English and Matt Kuchar were chasing their fourth win in the QBE Shootout, but finished 2 by 62.
Max Houma and Kevin Kisner were fourth with 63.
The top player on the LPGA Tour is Nelly Korda, who teamed with Denny McCarthy for fifth place with 62.
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