ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods never had so much fun losing in a playoff.
As for senior tour legend Bernhard Langer, it never gets old winning the PNC Championship with his son.
They all delivered a riveting show Sunday, from 15-year-old Charlie Woods making his first hole-in-one to 67-year-old Langer hitting the shot that ultimately mattered, an 18-foot eagle putt on the first playoff hole for his record sixth title in the tournament where everyone leaves happy.
“That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one, (daughter) Sam on the bag (as caddie), just our family and friends. That’s what this event is about. It’s about bonding and family,” said Tiger, whose 82 PGA Tour wins are tied for the record with Sam Snead and whose 15 major championships trail only the 18 of Jack Nicklaus.
“I know we didn’t win, but it was the fact that we competed,” added the elder Woods, who will turn 49 on Dec. 30. “No one really made a mistake out there. We had to earn it, and that’s what you want to have. Hats off to Langers. They played amazing.”