PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ontario, didn’t make a bogey in 36 holes but still needed a 37th hole Thursday to score his 14th victory on the Golfslinger.com Tour.

Silverman sank a 15-inch birdie putt on the first extra hole, the par-4 first on the Estate course at PGA National, to edge Dan McCarthy of Syracuse, N.Y., who rimmed out a 15 footer. They had tied at 14 under par 130.

McCarthy was the first round leader with 62, making four birdies on each nine and an eagle at the par-5 18th. He had five birdies and a bogey the final round for 68. Silverman shot 66-64 with six birdies Wednesday, eight Thursday.

Silverman received $1,500 from the $8,032 purse. McCarthy, second among 32 starters in Golfslinger’s 100th tournament of the year, collected $1,250. McCarthy has 17 career Golfslinger wins.

Bob Friend of Pittsburgh, PA shot 131 (63-68) finishing third, one shot out of the playoff, followed by Jimmy Hazen of Miller Place, NY in fourth at 12-under par 132 (65-67).

Golfslinger plays three 18-hole tournaments next week: Monday, Abacoa GC; Tuesday, PGA National, Palmer course, and Thursday, Martin Downs CC, Osprey Creek course.

There was $120 in the Day-1 skins pot with 5 skins out worth $24 each.
4,7 - Jimmy Hazen
6- Clint Keown
5- Bob Friend (Eagle)
13- Ben Silverman

There was $100 in the Day-2 skins pot with 3 skins out worth $36.67 each.
2- Eric Cole
7,12- Bob Friend