sentences:  Mallinger had another successful year in 2009, finishing in a tie for 3rd in the "Fifth Major" at The Players Championship and 2nd at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee where he lost a sudden death playoff to Bo Van Pelt.He finished in the top 50 of the money list for the first time.Before playing on the PGA Tour, Mallinger won two events on the NGA Hooters Tour.