Carlson goes overtime to win Washington State Am

Chase Carlson of Puyallup, Wash. tapped in an 18-inch birdie putt on the sixth playoff hole to win the 90th Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship. Carlson outlasted Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho when Bayley’s five-foot birdie attempt had lipped out.

The 54-hole championship was held at historic Tacoma Country & Golf Club,and was conducted by the Washington State Golf Association (WSGA).

After trading pars on the first five playoff holes, Carlson pulled out a three-wood for his second shot on the par-5 18th hole and drilled it 294 yards to the back edge of the green. His ensuing chip led to the tap-in birdie and the win.

Carlson had held the first round lead, shooting a 6-under par 66, but stumbled in yesterday’s second with a 2-over 74. In today’s final round, Carlson played in the final group, paired with second-round leader Joe Highsmith who started the day with a four-stroke lead over the rest of the field.