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J.C. Shelton

Former Georgia Bulldog Chris Kirk wins PGA’s Honda Classic in dramatic fashion

Former Georgia Bulldog Chris Kirk is a winner on the PGA Tour again for the first time in nearly eight years with a victory at The Honda Classic.

Kirk entered Sunday’s final round at 13-under par with a two-stroke lead over rookie Eric Coal and maintained a one-stroke lead until his third shot at the 18th hole found the water.

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Cole took advantage of the mistake and forced a playoff at the 18th hole.  Kirk’s clutch second shot almost found the cup and led to a tap-in birdie for his fifth PGA Tour win.

Cole was this close to forcing another playoff hole.

Kirk’s win is the 40th PGA Tour win by a former Georgia Bulldog who played under UGA golf coach Chris Haack.

Kirk has secured a spot in the 2023 Masters with the win and moves up to sixth place in FedEx Cup points standings.

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