Jhonattan Vegas , 26 , makes history by winning the Bob Hope Classic . I really hope it means people changing their minds about the sport , '' continued Vegas -- who collected a near $ 1m winner 's cheque as well as a two-year Tour exemption and an invitation to the Masters in April . The victory means Vegas becomes the first Venezuelan to win a PGA Tour event . Vegas defeats Gary Woodland and defending champion Bill Haas in a play - off . The win means Vegas has a two - year medical exemption and an invitation to The Masters .
Jhonattan Vegas , 26 , makes history by winning the Bob Hope Classic . The victory means Vegas becomes the first Venezuelan to win a PGA Tour event . Vegas defeats Gary Woodland and defending champion Bill Haas in a play - off . The win means Vegas has a two - year medical exemption and an invitation to The Masters .