Robert Streb wins McGladrey Classic, will realize dream at Augusta

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Two items on Robert Streb’s bucket list are attending an Oklahoma-Texas football game and playing at Augusta National Golf Club.

He never could have guessed which would be the first one scratched off the list.

Streb closed with 7-under-par 63 on Sunday and won the McGladrey Classic with the most significant shot of his young career, an 8-iron to 4 feet for birdie on the second extra hole of a three-man playoff at Sea Island that helped secure a trip to the Masters Tournament in April.

“One is easier to get to. I just haven’t done it yet,” Streb said with a smile. “Definitely thought I would have made that game by now.”

He beat out Brendon de Jonge and Will MacKenzie. MacKenzie was eliminated on the first extra hole with a bogey from the bunker.

On the par-3 17th in the playoff, Streb’s shot covered the flag and settled 4 feet below the hole. De Jonge missed a 35-foot birdie.

It was the second consecutive week for a first-time winner on the PGA Tour.