Open since Corey Pavin in 1986 and '87 and the first golfer to win the same tourney back-to-back in playoffs since Nick Faldo at the Masters in 1989 and '90. Birthdays: Syl Apps b. 1915 Curt Flood b. 1938 Mark Messier b. 1961 Brady Anderson b. 1964 Mike Lieberthal b. 1972