DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – William McGirt won for the first time on the PGA Tour with a playoff victory in the Memorial that earned him an audience with Jack Nicklaus and a spot in the U.S. Open.
McGirt won in his 165th start on the tour. He played bogey-free the final round for a 1-under 71, two-putting from 65 feet to get into a playoff with Jon Curran, who closed with a 70.
They finished at 15-under 273.
McGirt won with a par on the second extra hole at No. 18, getting up-and-down from the rough behind the green by holing a putt just outside 6 feet. He will move into the top 50 in the world. He is assured of staying in the top 60 next week to qualify for the Open.