(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

FINGAL, Australia (AP) Jim Herman won the Moonah Classic for his first Nationwide Tour title, birdieing the first hole of a playoff with fellow American Chris Kirk.

Herman and Kirk closed with 2-under 70s on Sunday to finish at 11-under 277 at Moonah Links. Herman earned $126,000 in the event also sanctioned by Australasian tour.

The 32-year-old Herman, a former University of Cincinnati player who spent two years as an assistant pro at Trump National in New Jersey, opened with a course-record 62 on Thursday and led or held a share of the lead after each round.

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