Homa beats Finau in playoff at Riviera for 2nd PGA Tour title

Max Homa defeated Tony Finau on the second playoff hole to win the Genesis Invitational on Sunday.

Homa shot a 5-under 66 in the final round at Riviera to get into the playoff and only needed a par on the second extra hole to claim his second PGA Tour title.

"I've been watching this tournament my whole life, (it's) why I fell in love with golf," the Los Angeles native said while fighting back tears. "I had good feelings this week, been playing great.

"City of champions - Dodgers, Lakers, and me now. It's a weird feeling."

It was a roller-coaster finish for the 30-year-old. Needing a birdie on the 72nd hole to win the tournament, Homa stuck his approach to three feet but couldn't claim the victory.

On the first playoff hole - the driveable par-4 10th - Homa's tee shot settled directly beside a tree. However, he hit a miraculous recovery shot to 11 feet and salvaged a par.

Meanwhile, Finau couldn't get anything to drop in the playoff. He missed a 7-footer for a birdie on the first extra hole that would have solidified the win before missing a 9-footer on the second extra hole to stay alive.

Homa earned $1.674 million for his efforts in Los Angeles as well as a three-year exemption due to the Genesis Invitational's elevated status.

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