JUPITER, Fla. – Brendan Peel of Potomac, MD, birdied the three par-5 holes Monday at Jupiter Country Club enroute to his first victory on the Minor League Golf Tour. Peel beat Josh Goldenberg of Scarsdale, NY, 64 to 66. In addition to the long ninth, 12th and 16th holes, Peel had six more birdies and two bogeys. Goldenberg made seven birdies and also had two bogeys.
Peel earned $1,000, Goldenberg $700, from the $7,245 purse. Additionally, Peel received $232 from an optional bonus pool, Goldenberg $205.
Peel has played frequently on the MLGT since Nov. 8, 2018. It was Goldenberg’s seventh start since Sept. 24. He is still looking for his first win after finishing second among 55 starters.
The MLGT’s 16th season ends Tuesday with the 11th Annual Par 3 Team Trilogy at Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. The two-player teams will play, in order, the back, front and back nines. The first nine will be a two-person scramble, the second, modified alternate shot, and the third, four-ball stroke play.
The 2020 season will open on Thursday January 2nd after a two week holiday break.