PALM CITY, Fla. – Brandon Smith of West Palm Beach, FL, was four under par on the last six holes Thursday for a two-stroke victory over Brad Adamonis of Cumberland, RI, by 65 to 67 in a Minor League Golf Tour event at Martin Downs Country Club. Adamonis was two under over the same holes on the Osprey Creek course and that proved to be the difference. Each started their late-round surge with an eagle at the par-5 13th hole.
It was Smith’s 32nd win since he joined the MLGT in October, 2005, two of which came as an amateur before he turned pro at the start of 2010. He boosted his career earnings to $111,153 with a total of $1,218 Thursday. Of that, $850 came from the $4,450 purse. Smith also collected $232 from an optional bonus pool and $136 from the skins game. Overall, he made the eagle, six birdies and two bogeys.
Adamonis, second among 33 starters, received $600 for a card showing an eagle, four birdies and two bogeys. He has 13 MLGT wins.
The Minor League Golf Tour's 2nd Major of the year is just 6 days away. It is a 36-hole event staged at Abacoa Golf Club on April 13th and 14th. The entry fee is $590 with 40% of the field and ties earning a check. First place will be $10,000 with 61 or more players or $6,000 with 45 or more players. Please sign up early to help grow the field size.
