RSM Classic: Charles Howell III ends 4,291 days waiting for PGA Tour victory

Howell's victory was his first in the PGA Tour since he won the Nissan Open in February 2007, the last RSL Classic leaderboard (unless mentioned otherwise) -19 Howell III, Rodgers – Howell III won at second play-off hole ; -18 Simpson; -17 Blaum, list; -16 Champ; -15 Z Johnson, Kisner, Uihlein, Wright Selected others: -14 McDowell (NI); -10 Els (SA) Full scoreboard

Charles Howell III ended an 11-year watch on a PGA Tour victory by claiming victory at the second play-off hole of the RSM Classic on Sea Island, Georgia.

The 39-year-old closed a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th on the edge of fellow American Patrick Rodgers.

After two rounds, Rodgers was 12 shots next to the lead but shot an eight-under-par 62 to get under 19 at Howell (67).

Compatriot Webb Simpson was a shot further back while Northern Ireland Graeme McDowell ended tied for the 11th.

Rodgers' strong finish, which putted an 85-foot birdie on the 12th, saw the 26-year-old set a final 36-hole record for the PGA Tour with a total of 123.