Amateur Kevin Jorden (a) wins playoff over Chris Damiano

Damiano and Jorden (a) tied at 4-under par 68

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Kevin Jorden, an amateur from Juno Beach, playing in his first Golfslinger.com Tour event, was the winner in a playoff Tuesday at Bear Lakes Country Club.

Jorden outlasted Chris Damiano of Jupiter, who has four Golfslinger wins, with birdie from three feet on the par-5 third hole after they tied at four under par 68 on the Lakes course. They halved the first two holes with par-4s and par-3s, respectively.

Jorden played mistake-free golf in regulation climaxed by a 12-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole. He birdied Nos. 1, 6 and 7 on the front. Jorden received a $750 merchandise certificate from Golfsmith.

Damiano had six birdies but double bogeyed the par-4 fourth hole. On the back nine he birdied Nos. 12, 14, 15 and 16. As the low pro, Damiano, the overall runnerup among 34 starters, collected $850 from the $4,533 purse. He has career earnings of $41,508 since joining Golfslinger Oct. 16, 2006.

There was $180 in the skins pot with 2 skins out worth $90 each.

6- Chad Gates (Eagle)
17- Tommy McDonagh (Eagle)