LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Jordan Elsen of Kenosha, WI, had three birdies on each nine Thursday and was the only player not to make an error at Winston Trails Golf Club as he won for the 11th time on the Minor League Golf Tour.
Elsen birdied Nos. 1, 6, 8, 10, 14 and 15 for a six under par 66, winning by one stroke. He received $782 from the $2,400 purse, including $232 from an optional bonus pool. He has career earnings of $37,033 since joining the MLGT in June, 2013.
Touring pro Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach, FL, was second with 67 on six birdies and a bogey. LeBrun has 50 victories and collected $142,553 since August, 2007, including $667 Thursday. He has been first, second, tied for third and now second again in his last four starts.
The 96th tournament of the year drew 20 starters. Three 18-hole events are scheduled next week: Monday, Hammock Creek GC; Wednesday, Abacoa GC; and Thursday, PGA National-Estate course.
