Langer wins Boeing Classic in playoff after big comeback

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Updated: September 30, 2016

Never doubt Bernhard Langer, no matter how dire the situation might seem.

Things looked bleak for the German superstar after his first nine holes in the Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, when he was 1 over on his final round, six shots behind the leader and tied for 14th place.

But Langer, who turned 59 during the tournament, birdied four consecutive holes to begin his second nine, made a birdie on the 18th to get into a playoff with Woody Austin and Kevin Sutherland, then birdied the 18th again to win on the first playoff hole capturing the tournament and the champions Flight Jacket

“Things weren’t going very well for me earlier today,” said Langer, who made a couple of long par putts on the front nine that proved to be critical in his winning comeback.