PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Jimmy Lytle of Ocean Ridge, FL, fired a 5-under par 67 to edge Brandon Smith of West Palm Beach, FL by one stroke Wednesday on the Fazio course at PGA National.
Lytle made seven birdies, four on the last seven holes, and two front nine bogeys. He earned $725 from the $3,820 purse. Smith earned $560 for his 2nd place finish along with $150 from an optional bonus pool and 2 skins worth $108.58.
It was Lytle’s 51st victory since he joined the MLGT in July, 2006, tying Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach, FL, who is currently playing on the Web.com Tour and also has 51 MLGT victories. Steve LeBrun had PGA Tour status in 2013 and is fighting to get back. He currently sits in 70th place on the Web.com money list. The top 25 at years end earn PGA Tour status for the 2016/2017 season.
Smith shot 68 with birdies on the last three holes and five of the last six but it was not enough to overcome bogey-double bogey at the sixth and seventh holes.
The 46th tournament of the year drew 30 players. The MLGT plays again Friday at Hammock Creek GC in Palm City.
The 1st Web.com Q-school contest is only 6 days away! It will be held on Martin Down's Osprey Course next Tuesday 5/17 through Friday 5/20. The Minor League Golf Tour is guaranteeing a full paid entry into 2016 Web.com Q-school. If more than 25 players participate in the contest, the extra money will go towards the 2nd place finisher's (in the contest) 2016 Web.com Q-school entry. If you have any questions about the contest please call Scott Turner at (561)598-9630.
