Chopra triumphs in Hawaii playoff

Daniel Chopra has won the  Mercedes-Benz Championship after coming out on top in a play-off on Sunday.

Daniel Chopra has won the  Mercedes-Benz Championship after coming out on top in a play-off on Sunday.

Chopra outlasted Steve Stricker with a tap-in birdie on the fourth play-off hole, the par-five ninth, for his second career PGA Tour win.

Chopra and Stricker both finished at 18-under-par 274.  Chopra signed for a seven-under 66 while Stricker shot a sizzling nine-under 64 to earn a spot in the play-off.

Stephen Ames shot 66 to finish third at 17-under and fellow Canadian Mike Weir, who entered the final round with a one-shot lead, finished fourth at 16-under 276 after a 70.

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