Haas Steals $10M FedEx Cup Jackpot After 'Perfect' Shot

(CNN) -- American golfer Bill Haas said he was "very lucky" after securing the biggest win of his career on Sunday.The 29-year-old beat U.S Ryder Cup star Hunter Mahan on the third playoff hole at the Tour Championship in Atlanta to clinch the PGA's season-ending FedEx Cup and $11.44 million in prize money.

Haas needed a dramatic save after hitting a water hazard before going on to sink a four-foot putt on the par-three 18th hole at East Lake to finally see off his compatriot, after the duo had finished tied on eight under par through 72 holes.

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