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Jhonattan Vegas takes home second straight Canadian Open title

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Jhonattan Vegas captured his second straight RBC Canadian Open title on Sunday after edging Charley Hoffman in a playoff.

The Venezuelan shot a 7-under 65 in the fourth round to finish the tournament at 21 under.

Hoffman, who entered Sunday atop the leaderboard with a one-stroke lead, had a 68 to force a playoff.

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Ian Poulter (64) came in third at 20 under while Gary Woodland (68) was 19 under.

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Mackenzie Hughes (68) of Dundas, Ont., was the top Canadian at 10 under and in a tie for 32nd. Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., fired a 71 to finish 8 under.

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