
Charles Howell III shot a final-round 67 and then edged Patrick Rodgers in a playoff to capture The RSM Classic at Sea Island Golf Club.

The 39-year old American finished his final day at the Seaside course with one bogey and a double offset by six birdies, including three-straight gains on Nos. 15, 16, and 17 to reach 19-under par and join Rodgers in a playoff.
PRO-FILE
Nationality American
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 165 lb
Birthdate: June 20, 1979 (age 39)
Native: Augusta, Georgia
Residence: Orlando, Florida
College: Oklahoma State University
FINAL TOP 5
Pos-Players-To Par (Final Round)
1. Charles Howell III -19 (-3)
2. Patrick Rodgers -19 (-8)
3. Webb Simpson -18 (-5)
3. Ryan Blaum -17 (-4)
5. Luke List -17 (-5)
WINNER’S STATS
Driving: 296.5 yards (8th)
Fairways: 83.9% (47/56) (12th)
Greens: 88.9% (64/72) (1st)
Putting: 1.688 (19th)
Scores: 25 Birdies, 42 Pars, 4 Bogeys, 1 Double
2018-19 SEASON
Starts: 4
Cuts Made: 3
Wins: 1 (The RSM Classic)
Top 10s: 1 (5th CIMB Classic)
Money: $1,407,350 (5th)
Points: 505 (4th)
World Rank: 58th
CAREER VICTORIES
PGA Tour: 3
2018 The RSM Classic
2007 Nissan Open
2002 Michelob Championship
HOWELL III’S FINAL-ROUND HIGHLIGHTS
MONEY & PLAYOFF POINTS
The win earned the 39-year old Oklahoma State product $1,152,000, along with 500 points to move to 1st place on the points list. It was Howell’s first win since the 2007 Nissan Open, breaking an 11-season winless streak.
WORLD RANKING
Howell III received 24 OWGR points, and is projected to No. 60, from a current ranking position of 84.
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