Robert Bryan Gilder (born December 31, 1950) is an American professional golfer.

It took place during the third round, at the 509-yard (465 m) par-5 18th hole of the Westchester Country Club, just north of New York City.

[6] Gilder won one of the longest sudden death playoffs in PGA Tour history at the Phoenix Open in January 1983.

It took him eight holes to defeat Rex Caldwell, Johnny Miller, and Mark O'Meara.

However, Gilder ended his drought with a come-from-behind win in the Principal Charity Classic, a tournament he had previously won in 2002.

With three birdies on his final four holes, including a birdie on the notoriously difficult 18th hole, Gilder was the victor by one shot over Champions Tour rookie Mark Brooks, who was seeking his first win on the senior circuit.