Transitions Championship: Winners and losers

Transitions Championship: Winners and losers

American golf expert Michael Arkush expresses admiration for Gary Woodland after he took advantage of Justin Rose's slip-up to win the Transitions Championship golf news headlines. Once Justin Rose began to falter on the front nine, the Transitions Championship came down to a battle between a handful of players in pursuit of their first US PGA Tour victory. The scramble allowed a few to shine while others must wait a little longer for their breakthrough moment.Gary Woodland: Given the circumstances, the birdie he made at 17 was one of the year’s highlights, which he then followed up with a wonderful up-and-down from long range on 18. Woodland, who lost in a play-off in January to Jhonattan Vegas at the Bob Hope, joins the list of surprising young players whose success has defined the young season.Webb Simpson: Simpson made every putt he looked at during the front nine to stay in the game, but couldn’t make the most important of all – the 20-foot par attempt at 18 – to extend the duel with Woodland. Still, he served notice that his turn may not be far off.Brandt Snedeker: Snedeker wasn’t even supposed to be in the field at Innisbrook, but the early birth of his first child several weeks ago allowed him to adjust his schedule. As a result, he finished fourth, his third top-10 finish in 2011. It’s a bit surprising he’s won only once on the Tour Tiger Woods Will be Joined by Reigning U.S. Open Champ.