Jason Dufner two-putted from 60 feet for a birdie on the second playoff hole to defeat Ernie Els and win his first PGA title in 163 attempts by capturing the Zurich Classic on New Orleans.
There was heartache for the Big Easy who closed with a 67 to the 70 of Dufne as both men tied on 19-under par.
Ernie's win-drought of more than two years continues.
England's Luke Donald was two shots off the pace in third place but good enough to reclaim the world number one ranking from Rory McIlroy.