PLANTATION, Fla. – Michael McGowan of Southern Pines, NC, outlasted the Minor League Golf Tour’s career money leader Tuesday at Plantation Preserve for his sixth victory on the South Florida-based mini-tour.

McGowan shot 69-64—133 on 10 birdies and a bogey, collecting $1,500 from the $6,620 purse, $300 from an optional bonus pool and $66 in the skins game for a total of $1,866.

Sunny Kim of Queens, NY, scored 69-65—134 with 12 birdies and three bogeys, receiving $1,200 for the day and $60 in skins. This boosted his career earnings to $294,560 since he joined the MLGT in October, 2006.

Both players birdied the par-4 17th and par-5 18th holes the final round.

The MLGT’s 75th tournament of the year, and No. 1,829 since starting in August, 2004, drew 24 starters. Next on the schedule is a 27-hole tournament Thursday at Palm Beach Par 3.

PLANTATION, Fla. - Sean Busch from West Lafayette, IN and Mario Beltran from Valencia, Spain share the first round lead with 4-under par 67's at Plantation Preserve Golf Club.

Local Ethan Cairns and recent Notre Dame grad John Felitto will enter the final round tied for 3rd at 68.

There were 5 skins out on Day 1 worth $36 each. Click on any of the $ symbols under the skins/total column to view the skins results.

There is an optional $50 2nd day shootout for players at 72 and higher. 100% of the money goes into the purse and the top 33% earn a check. If you'd like to participate you must register and pay before the first tee time Tuesday.