Kramer Hickok, Jordan Spieth’s former Texas roommate and later his Dallas housemate, went shot-for-shot with veteran Harris English in one of the most draining and fascinating playoffs in the history of the PGA Tour during the 2021 Travelers Championship.
Hickok buried a number of key putts down the stretch and although he lost on the eighth playoff hole, he clearly had won over the crowd at TPC River Highlands, many of whom chanted his name as the playoff wore on.
Hickok thought he had the tournament won on two different occasions. With English plugged in a greenside bunker on the second playoff hole, Hickok started to pump his fist as it appeared a 43-foot birdie putt was going in, but it curled around the cup and lipped out. His par was virtually guaranteed, putting all the pressure on English, but the former University of Georgia All-American drained the seven-footer to save par and extend the playoff.
Here’s a look at the seven longest playoffs in the history of the PGA Tour: