Tearful Stanley ends drought

POTOMAC, Maryland - Kyle Stanley wiped away tears while pondering five years of struggle and doubt that ended on Sunday with his playoff victory over fellow American Charles Howell to win the PGA National.

After both fired 4-under 66s at TPC Potomac to stand atop the leaderboard after 72 holes at 7-under 273, Stanley parred the first extra hole to capture his second PGA crown, the first coming 135 starts ago at the 2012 Phoenix Open.

"There was some doubt there for a little bit," Stanley said. "It's no fun. You question whether you are ever going to make it back."