Longshot Short wins Vegas playoff

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After Furyk's tee shot on the par-3 17th plopped into the lake, Short followed with a shot that stayed dry, although it rolled into a bunker.

 

Furyk, trying for his fourth Las Vegas victory, hit his third shot 12 feet from the hole, but Short nestled his shot from the sand within a foot of the cup and tapped in for a winning par.

 

"Right now, I don't have any emotions," said Short, who joined the tour last year as a 40-year old rookie. "I thought when I first won, I'd be jumping to the moon. But it's like it hasn't sunk in yet."

 

Short was coming off a tie for 13th at Greensboro, his best finish before this week. The Las Vegas victory was worth $720,000.

 

Furyk three-putted No. 18 for a bogey in regulation, and Short birdied the hole.

 

Both parred the first extra hole, then Furyk, who has won only one of six playoffs in his tour career, pulled his tee shot and the ball sailed into the water.

 

Short closed with a 6-under 66 and Furyk had a 65 for 21-under 266 totals for three rounds at the TPC at Summerlin and one on the TPC at The Canyons.

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Wes Short Jr. kisses his trophy after winning the Michelin Championship title in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Short defeated Jim Furyk in the second playoff. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Wes Short Jr. waves to the fans during the award ceremony after winning the Michelin Championship title in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Short defeated Jim Furyk in the second playoff. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Wes Short Jr. reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to face Jim Furyk in the playoff during the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Short won the championship after defeating Furyk in the second playoff. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Wes Short Jr. watches after teeing off from the third tee during the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Finishing with a total of 21-under-par 266, Short won the championship after defeating Jim Furyk in the second playoff. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Jim Furyk chips to the 13th green in the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Furyk was defeated by Wes Short Jr. in the second playoff of the championship and took second place. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Jim Furyk reacts after sinking an eagle putt on the 16th hole in the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Furyk was defeated by Wes Short Jr. in the second playoff of the championship and took second place. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Ted Purdy, Saturday's leader, reacts after sinking a birdie putt from the bunker on the 16th hole in the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Wes Short Jr. won the championship after the second playoff gainst Jim Furyk. Purdy finished third with a total of 19-under-par 268. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

Jim Furyk grimaces as he prepares to drop the ball on the 17th hole during the second playoff against Wes Short Jr. in the final day of Michelin Championship in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Short won the championship after defeating Jim Furyk in the second playoff. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

[naylor]

I turned on the golf channel last night just in time to see that he had won. It's nice to see him do well in a tournament. He has so much game, it's a wonder how he hasn't won until now.

[DemolitionMan]

Taking a break from watching football, I caught the last two holes and it was great stuff. A lof of times you see someone sitting in the fairway at 18 knowing they need birdie to get in a playoff and it does not happen. This time it was perfect. Short saw Furyk make bogey in front of him with a bad putt, then he stepped up knocked it to 9 feet like the water was not even there and drained the putt with all eyes on him. It was like it was all in the TV script (including the Purdy meltdown for some added drama).

 

Way to go Wes, congrats.

[sergizmo]

There was a PGA tournament this weekend? :drinks:

[naylor]

Taking a break from watching football, I caught the last two holes and it was great stuff.  A lof of times you see someone sitting in the fairway at 18 knowing they need birdie to get in a playoff and it does not happen.  This time it was perfect.  Short saw Furyk make bogey in front of him with a bad putt,  then he stepped up knocked it to 9 feet like the water was not even there and drained the putt with all eyes on him.  It was like it was all in the TV script (including the Purdy meltdown for some added drama).

 

Way to go Wes, congrats.

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Wes can bring it. This won't be his only win.