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Dufner edges Els in playoff for 1st win

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Published: April 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

AVONDALE, La., April 29 (UPI) -- Jason Dufner birdied the second playoff hole Sunday, edging Ernie Els to claim his first PGA Tour win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Dufner carded a 2-under-par 70 and Els countered with 5-under 67 in the final round to finish knotted at 19-under-par 269.

The first extra hole came on the par-5 18th at TPC Louisiana.

Dufner was on the green 73 feet from the pin in two shots, but he three-putted to settle for par. Els also parred the hole after finding sand with his second shot.

The pair played No. 18 again for the second playoff hole, and this time the South African two-putted for a birdie while Els missed an 18-footer for birdie from the fringe.

Luke Donald grabbed sole possession of third place at minus-17 with a 67, likely allowing him to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from Rory McIlroy.

Sharing fourth place were Ryan Palmer (69) and Graham DeLaet (71) at 16-under 272.

Topics: Ernie Els, Jason Dufner, Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Ryan Palmer
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