HEIDELBERG, Germany (Ticker) -- Tiger Woods wore down Colin Montgomerie on Monday to successfully defend his title at the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open.

Woods won on the third playoff hole when a visibly weary Montgomerie found water with his second shot out of the bunker. Montgomerie settled for a double bogey on the hole and Woods sank a short par putt to give him his third win in the tournament in four tries.

The top-ranked player in the world, Woods entered the final day of the tournament one shot behind Montgomerie before firing a 4-under-par 68 to finish regulation play at 20-under 268.

Just past his prime, Montgomerie was seeking his 27th career title on the European PGA Tour. The 38-year-old Scot, who has battled lingering back problems, was able to keep up with the 26-year-old Woods through 74 holes at St. Leon-Rot Golf Club, but finally faltered when the two golfers played the 18th hole for the fourth time.

Justin Rose shot a 66 to take third place at 267 and fellow Englishman Greg Owen was one shot back after firing a 68.

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