Casey earns first PGA Tour victory

Sunday, April 5, 2009 6:31 PM
Last updated 6:52 PM
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HUMBLE, Texas - Paul Casey defeated J.B. Holmes on the first playoff hole to win the Shell Houston Open at the Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club for his first PGA Tour victory.

Casey led by one entering the 72nd hole before a bogey landed him in the playoff with Holmes, who shot 3-under-par 69 to finish at 11-under, then had to wait for the final outcome.

At the time Holmes finished, Fred Couples held a one-shot lead, but he bogeyed his final three holes to fall out of contention.

Casey shot even-par 72 and had two birdies and two bogeys on the back nine.

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