Masterful effort by Herman

First win in 106 starts punches ticket to Augusta

Jim Herman delivered a career performance at just the right time to win the Shell Houston Open on Sunday.

Herman, winless in 105 previous starts on the PGA Tour, chipped in for birdie on the par-3 16th and finished with two solid pars for a 4-under 68 and a one-shot victory that sends him to the Masters for the first time in his career.