Greg O'Mahony birdies 1st extra hole to win playoff with Matt Springer

Windy Conditions at PGA National prevent field from breaking 70

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Greg O’Mahony birdied the first extra hole Tuesday and earned his 10th victory on the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour. O’Mahony outlasted Matt Springer after they tied at two under par 70 on the Haig course at PGA National.

In the playoff, both missed the green at the short par-5 first hole in two. O’Mahony chipped to six feet and made the putt for the victory moments after Springer two-putted from eight feet for par. Coincidentally, in regulation O’Mahony bogeyed the first hole and Springer made birdie.

Overall, O’Mahony, of Tequesta, made four birdies and two bogeys, while Springer, of Stuart and Gary, Ind., had three birdies and one bogey. O’Mahony earned $1,000 from the $7,555 purse. Springer, second among 65 players, received $680.

Tim Turpen of West Palm Beach was third at 1-under par 71, followed by Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach at even par 72 and Sunny Kim from New York with 73. Four players tied for 6th with 74.

The MLGT finishes the month Thursday with an 18-hole tournament at President CC, West Palm Beach, followed by a 36-hole event Monday and Tuesday at the Links at Madison Green, Royal Palm Beach.

There was $360 in the skins pot with 2 skins out worth $180 each.
#8 - Vaughn Snyder
#16 - Lawton Paseka