Tearful Howell snaps 11-year PGA win drought at RSM Classic

Charles Howell snapped an 11-year US PGA Tour win drought in epic fashion, sinking a 20-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to capture the RSM Classic.

The 39-year-old American had not won since Riviera in 2007 -- a gap of 4,291 days -- and had lost four of five prior playoffs before conquering compatriot Patrick Rodgers to win at Sea Island, Georgia on Sunday.

"I just don't even know (how I did it). I haven't been able to pull it off in so long," Howell said before breaking down in tears.

"It means a lot because I hung in there. It means I can still win out here."
"I've failed a lot of times. It was different today."
"I was thinking whatever I do, don't leave it short." "I'm still shocked that putt went in."
- Rodgers 'gutted' -
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"I'm gutted to not get it done but congrats to Charles."