PALM BEACH, Fla. - James Driscoll from Brookline, MA birdies 6 of his final 9 holes to win by one in a 27 hole event at Palm Beach Par 3. The players played the back nine first, then the front nine, then the back nine a 2nd time. Driscoll overtook clubhouse leader Daniel Obremski who was in with 8-under par 73.
Driscoll earned $1,000 from the $5,777 purse plus $235 from the optional bonus pool. Obremski took home $620 for the 2nd place finish.
There was only one skin out worth $560. Eric Dietrich's birdie on the 12th hole proved to be a good one.
There were three closest to the pin contests.
Hole #14 (5th Hole) - Andrew Bauer - 1' 3" - MLGT bottle and towel
Hole #9 (18th Hole) - Wesley Finlayson - 1' 10" - MLGT money clip and towel
Hole #16 (25th hole) Alexander Phibbs 1' 10" - MLGT Headcover
The 2021 Sunshine State Classic starts Monday at Sun 'N Lake Golf Club in Sebring. The Citrus Golf Trail is adding $2k to the purse. There are a few spots left in the field.