Vegas retains Canadian Open title

MONTREAL: Venezuela’s Jhonattan Vegas birdied the first playoff hole on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour’s Canadian Open for the second straight year.

Vegas edged American Charley Hoffman after both finished 72 holes on 21-under par 267.Vegas was in a bunker and off the green as the playoff opened at the par-five 18th at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario.But Vegas chipped his third shot inches from the hole and tapped in for the win.

Vegas was able to keep his mind on the job, and closed with a seven-under par 65 to overtake third-round leader Hoffman.Hoffman was on the green in two at 18 in regulation, needing an eagle to win. He finished with a birdie that capped a 68 and forced the playoff.England’s Ian Poulter was alone in third after firing eight birdies in his eight-under 64 for 268.