AT&T National Notebook: Long par-4 sixth plays key role in outcome

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Sure enough, that very, very long par 4 played key role in deciding the AT&T National. The final groups made a hash of the 518-yard sixth hole in Sunday's final round. The hole plays as a par 5 for members, but the PGA Tour decided to make it the third longest par 4 the pros have faced so far this year. In the next-to-last group, Nick O'Hearn landed in the front bunker and made bogey. Tim Herron made the green in 2, but he was about 70 feet from the pin and 3-putted for bogey. Jeff Overton had to lay up after putting his drive in the left rough, but he saved par with a tough 20-foot uphill putt. In the final group, Steve Stricker put his drive to the right and had to lay up. Tommy Armour III drove left and laid up. Tom Pernice Jr. put his approach in the water that hugs the front right of the green.... [read full story]