Perry wins after John Deere playoff

Kenny Perry wins John Deere Classic after three-way playoff

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Monday, 14, Jul 2008 09:37

American Kenny Perry continued his excellent recent form with victory at the John Deere Classic in Illinois after a three-way playoff.

The 47-year-old held his nerve to record his third PGA Tour event win in the last five tournaments as he made par on the first playoff hole at the 18th, while his opponents Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson both found the water with their second shots.

Perry had earlier thrown away the opportunity to claim an outright victory when he carded a bogey five at the final hole of his final round.

Adamonis and Williamson went into the playoff in high spirits after both birdied the 17th and shot par on the 18th.

However Perry, who has won both the Buick Open and the Memorial in recent weeks, calmly sunk his par putt to clinch victory and the trophy.

All three playoff contenders finished on 16 under par overall, with South Korea's Charlie Wi and Americans Eric Axley and Will MacKenzie one shot further back.

Chad Campbell ended a solid tournament on 14-under while Kevin Sutherland's three-under-par 68 on the fourth day moved him up to eighth on 13 under par overall.