Bill Haas' hands were frigid and shaking when he stepped up to his second shot on the 90th hole, knowing he probably needed a birdie to win his first PGA Tour title at the Bob Hope Classic after 140 fruitless starts.
A $900,000 check and a Masters exemption were riding on this tense finish to a marathon tournament Monday. Haas even figured his famous father might be watching somewhere in the gallery, although he wasn't sure.
It was all a recipe for panic, but Haas cooked up something remarkable instead.
"It was the most nervous I've ever been," Haas said. "I've been nervous over 3-footers to finish fifth, but it was different knowing …
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