Extra holes: Edwards claims playoff over Thomas

Staff photo by Evan Lewis Danny Edwards plays a chip shot at the fifth hole at the Heartland Senior Tour tournament Friday at Oak Grove Golf Club. Edwards won the event in a playoff with Mitch Thomas after both players finished at 10-under-par.

Thomas birdied five of his last eight holes, including the final three to force the playoff, while the 55-year-old Edwards struggled home with bogeys at 16 and 18. Both golfers finished the 54-hole tournament at 10-under-par 206, Edwards shooting a 1-under 71 for the second straight day, while Thomas rallied for a 68.

After both players missed 5-foot birdie putts on the first playoff...