LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Jimmy Lytle enhanced his status as the top player on the Minor League Golf Tour with his victory Thursday at Winston Trails Golf Club. Lytle eagled the par-5 fourth hole and made three birdies and a bogey on each nine for a six under par 66 to win by two strokes. Conditions were tough with steady winds of 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
Lytle, 30, received $600 from the $2,260 purse. Since joining the MLGT in July, 2006, Lytle has earned 50 victories and $194,299 in career earnings. The MLGT has conducted 1,354 tournaments since August, 2004.
Ed Carnes of Tinton Falls, NJ, was second among 19 players with 68 on an eagle, five birdies and three bogeys.
Three 18-hole tournaments are scheduled next week: Monday, Inverrary CC, Lauderdill; Wednesday, Martin Downs CC, Palm City; and Thursday, Park Ridge GC, Lake Worth.
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