Brandt Snedeker parred the second play-off hole for an improbable victory in the US PGA Tour’s Farmer’s Insurance Open after Kyle Stanley surrendered a three-shot lead on the 72nd hole.

Tiger Woods was in pole position heading into the final day of the BMW Championship in Illinois after a course-record third round 62 at the Cog Hill club.

IF THERE was ever any doubt as to the municipal heart of this week’s US Open venue, it can be dispelled by Henrik Stenson’s experience there just before Christmas.

Leading final round scores and totals in the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines South course, La Jolla, California (USA unless stated, par 72):