James Albus (1970) – Ridgewood

Jim Albus and Jimmy Wright deadlocked at 288 after four rounds.  Albus’ margin of victory in the playoff came on the par 3 17th hole.  After watching his shots spin back from pin high on the sloping green in previous rounds, Albus decided to use one club more (a 7-iron) and punch his shot low into the green.  Wright, noting Albus’ club selection, but not the type of shot he played, followed suit and airmailed the green, an error that led to a decisive bogey.  Albus birdied the hole and won the playoff, 72 to 73.