PLANTATION, Fla. – Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach, FL won his career record 73rd Minor League Golf Tour event Tuesday at Plantation Preserve Golf Course. He made only one bogey in 36 holes, at the par-4 third hole Monday, enroute to 68-64—132. He had four birdies the first round, seven the second, and won by four.
LeBrun received $1,750 from the $10,031 purse and an additional $696 from an optional bonus pool for a total of $2,446, boosting his career earnings to $203,150 since August, 2007. It was also his second MLGT victory in a row following a win Oct. 4 at Jupiter CC. He ranks third all-time in money.
Jamie Sindelar (68-68), Albin Choi (68-68) and Jimmy Lytle (69-67) tied for second four shots behind LeBrun after matching 136. Lytle chipped in for eagle on the final hole to jump from a tie for 8th to a tie for 2nd. They each earned $1,117 from the main purse. Sindelar and Choi earned an additional $511.50 in the optional bonus pool.
Davey Jude won the 2nd Day Shootout worth $150 with a score of 69.
Second stage qualifiers for the Web.com Tour are scheduled at several locations around the U.S., including Plantation Preserve on Nov. 6-9.
A big thank you to Plantation Preserve Golf Course for hosting this event just 14 days before 2nd stage of Q-School is here. Good luck to all players that compete on the MLGT at 2nd stage here!
The 2018 Joey D Golf Match Play Championship starts in just 6 days! It will be staged at Wellington National Golf Club starting Monday 10/29. The entry fee is $375 and there is an optional $125 shootout during Monday's seeding round. The low 16 scores from Monday's seeding round will advandce to match play Tuesday morning. Match play will follow Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning and the final's match will take place Wednesday afternoon. Joey D Golf is adding $1,000 to the purse! It is one of the most popular events of the year to sign up early to guarantee your spot. Any questions please call Tournament Director Scott Turner at 561-598-9630.
PLANTATION, Fla. - Justin Hicks from Grosse Ile, MI birdied three of the final four holes on day one at Plantation Preserve GC to lead by one (66) over Hunter O'Mahony (67).
Nine players sit just two shots back at 68 including Qualifying School Contest #2 and #3 winners Olin Browne Jr. and Steve LeBrun.
Fifteen players chose to enter the optional $150 bonus pool creating a seperate prize purse of $2,250. The top 33% and ties of those players will earn a check in that purse.
There were 5 skins out on day 1 worth $88 each. Click on any of the $ links under the skins/total column to view the results.
There is an optional $50 2nd day shootout for those players at 71 and higher after day 1. You must register online before the first tee time Tuesday morning.
