Tiger Woods, in his first tournament of the year, clinched a record fourth Buick Invitational title in a three-way playoff last night.
The world number one parred the second extra hole, the par-three 16th, to edge out 2002 champion Jose Maria Olazabal, who missed a par putt there from just four feet.
Australia's Nathan Green dropped out at the first extra hole, the par-five 18th, after running up a bogey-six.
The trio had finished the 72 regulation holes on 10-under-par 278, Woods and PGA Tour rookie Green carding 72s and Spaniard Olazabal closing with a 69.
It was the fourth playoff in the event in nine years.
India's Arjun Atwal, who missed a five-foot birdie putt at the last to miss out on a playoff spot, tied for fourth at nine-under 279 after signing off with a 71.
Level with Atwal were Americans Jonathan Kaye, who birdied the last five holes for a 68, John Rollins (69) and Lucas Glover (71).
US PGA champion Phil Mickelson, also bidding for a fourth victory at the Buick Invitational, had to settle for a share of eighth place at eight under after returning a 73.
Level with Mickelson was joint overnight leader Sergio Garcia, who battled to a seven-bogey 75.
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