PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Bryce Wheeler from Augusta, MI birdied the 3rd playoff hole to outlast his college teammate Andrew Gwilliams and Mark Goetz to earn his first professional win . Gwilliams and Goetz were in the clubhouse after matching 66's and were preparing for a playoff. Wheeler was 4-under playing the final hole which is a reachable par-5. Wheeler hit an incredible 2nd shot to 5 feet and rolled in the eagle putt to join the playoff. Goetz tee shot on the first playoff hole (par-5) found the penalty area which led to a par. Gwilliams and Wheeler had birdie putts from 10 and 5 feet. Gwilliams was first to putt from 10 feet and rolled it in. Wheeler would conert from 5 feet to extend the playoff. Both men halved the 2nd with pars. On the 3rd playoff hole Gwilliams birdie putt from 20 feet missed just on the high side. Wheeler then had 5 feet for birdie and the win and he rolled it right in the middle to earn his first professional win. Wheeler and Gwilliams played collegiate golf together at Grand Valley State University and are still roomates now that they have graduated college.

Click here to watch Wheeler birdie the 3rd playoff hole for the win

Today was the first of three days this week that make up 2026 Monday Qualifier Contest #7 presented by Abacoa Golf Club. Here is how we stand entering the second round at Atlantic National GC.