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Sam Burns successfully defends Valspar title in playoff against rookie Davis Riley

Steadiness prevails for Burns in Valspar repeat

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PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Sam Burns is a winner again in the Valspar Championship, this time with a lot more stress and plenty of more emotion.

Burns holed a birdie putt from just over 30 feet on the 16th hole to beat Davis Riley on the second playoff hole, giving him three PGA Tour victories in his last 22 starts.

Burns, who closed with a 2-under 69, is the second straight back-to-back winner at Innisbrook following Paul Casey's consecutive wins in 2018 and 2019.