WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Nate McCoy of Ankeny, IA, outdueled Mitchell Gregson of Waterloo, IL, early in the day, then both had to wait nearly two hours to see if anyone could do better Wednesday in Minor League Golf Tour play at West Palm Beach Golf Club.
Playing in the first threesome off the tee at 10:12am, Gregson shot four under par 68 with four birdies on the last five holes, excluding No. 16. Two groups later, McCoy finished with birdies at 13, 14, 17 and 18 in a bogey-free seven under 65, winning by three.
It was McCoy’s seventh MLGT start, all since January, and his first win. He received $800 from the $4,740 purse, boosting his career earnings to $2,275. Gregson collected $550 for his second place finish. He has two career MLGT victories in the past two and a half years.
The 28th tournament of the year drew 47 entries. Next on the schedule: Thursday, Martin Downs CC, Palm City, and Monday, Palm Aire CC, Pompano Beach.
