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Smith’s putt wins playoff at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

AVONDALE, LA - MAY 01: Cameron Smith of Australia reacts after putting in to win in a sudden-death playoff during a continuation of the final round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on May 1, 2017 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS – Aussie Cameron Smith’s short birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans Monday.

He and teammate Jonas Blixt split just over $2 million in prize money.

The victory came in the first team event on the PGA tour since 1981.

Severe weather rolled across south Louisiana yesterday, forcing officials to suspend play at the TPC in Avondale and pushing the final playoff to this morning.

 

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