Bleacher Report · Jan 13, 2020
Sony Open 2020: Cameron Smith Defeats Brendan Steele in Playoff to Earn Win
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Brendan Steele entered the final round of the 2020 Sony Open at Wai'alae Country Club in Honolulu with a three-stroke lead.
That wasn't enough to hold over Cameron Smith.
Steele shot a one-over 71 in Sunday's final round, which opened the door to the rest of the field. Smith went right through that door with a two-under 68, forcing a playoff hole with a clutch birdie putt on the 18th hole.
Smith took full advantage of the extra hole, notching a birdie to Steele's bogey to clinch the win.
PGA TOUR @PGATOURAloha, winner's circle. \ud83c\udf3a\ud83c\udfc6 @CamSmithGolf claims the @SonyOpenHawaii. It's his second PGA TOUR victory. #LiveUnderPar https://t.co/jy9w9awmwq