Wilson triumphs in Honda play-off

Wilson picked up almost US$1m in prize money for his win

R4 LEADERBOARD
(US unless stated)
-5 J Coceres (Arg), B Weekley, M Wilson, C Villegas (Col)
-4 S Stricker, R Allenby (Aus), T Isenhour
-3 D Chopra (Swe), B Wetterich
Selected others:
-1 B Langer (Ger)
Even P Harrington (Ire)
+3 J Furyk
+5 B Davis (Eng), L Donald (Eng), I Poulter (Eng)

* Mark Wilson wins on fourth extra hole

American Mark Wilson won a four-way play-off on Monday to clinch the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Wilson secured his first PGA Tour title by birdieing the fourth extra hole to edge out Argentine Jose Coceres, who also lost out in a play-off last week.

Colombia's Camilo Villegas and American Boo Weekley were eliminated after bogeying the second play-off hole.

Fading light had halted play on Sunday after the first extra hole, which all four players had parred.

Wilson, 32, landed victory on Monday by holing a 10-footer on the par-three 17th.

I'm just thrilled, I'm just tickled to death Mark Wilson

Coceres, who lost in a play-off to Fred Funk at the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico last week, then saw his hopes vanish when his seven-foot birdie attempt lipped the cup.

The final round on Sunday had ended dramatically when Weekley missed a three-foot putt at his 72nd hole, which would have given him his first title on the US circuit.

The American admitted he was "disappointed" but tried to be philosophical.

"It's a learning experience," he said. "I've learned to stay a little more patient. On 18 (on Sunday), I should have stepped back and taken a deep breath."

Defending champion Luke Donald carded a one-under 69 to finish on five over.

Alongside Donald, 10 shots off the lead, were English compatriots Brian Davis and Ian Poulter.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington finished on level par, one shot behind 2004 Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer.