CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - David Perkins from East Peoria, IL earned his first win on the MLGT Thursday at Eagle Trace Golf Club in extra holes against Garrett Barber and Alex Maguire. The three men tied in regulation at 5-under par 67 and headed to extra holes. On the first playoff hole all three had makable looks at birdie and all just missed. On the 2nd playoff hole Maguire missed his birdie bid from 25 feet. Perkins was next from 18 feet and poured it right in the middle. Barber had to make his 17 foot birdie putt to extend and it slide by on the high side.
Click here to watch David birdie the 2nd playoff hole for the win
Perkins earned $1,230 from the $6,785 purse plus $200 from the bonus pool for a total of $1,430.
Next on the schedule is a 36-hole event Monday and Tuesday on the Eagle/Heron course at Okeeheelee GC.