JUPITER, Fla. – Chase Koepka of West Palm Beach, FL earned his 13th win on the Minor League Golf Tour, and his fourth Major, when he captured the 16th annual Tour Championship Wednesday at Abacoa Golf Club.
The younger brother of PGA Tour superstar Brooks Koepka, Chase equaled the tournament record of 132 on rounds of 68-64 winning by a pair over two-time former champion Dan McCarthy of Syracuse, NY, who shot consecutive 67's for 134.
Koepka made five birdies and a pair of bogeys Tuesday, seven birdies the final round. The only holes he birdied twice were the par-4 14th and par-5 17th. He also won 2016 Major II, 2018 Major I and 2020 Major I earlier this year on January 28th. His career earnings since joining the MLGT in June, 2016 total $68,513.
McCarthy won the MLGT’s Tour Championship in 2013 and 2017, both at Abacoa. He has 50 wins and earnings of $173,007 since joining the MLGT in October, 2007. In 36 holes here this week he had one eagle, nine birdies and three bogeys.
McCarthy won on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019 and is fighting hard to earn a PGA Tour card.
In a second day shootout Wednesay among players who scored 72 or higher Tuesday, Josh Hart and Evan Thornton tied at two under 69, receiving $206 apiece.
Left to right: Marvin Sanguesa (Joey D Golf), Chase Koepka (Champion) and Robbie Dew and Rob Young (Abacoa GC).
A big thank you to our two biggest sponsors: Abacoa Golf Club and Joey D Golf. Your support means a lot.
JUPITER, Fla. - Olin Browne Jr. from Hobe Sound, FL, Michael Graboyes from Watchung, NJ and Cameron Young from Jupiter, FL will enter the final round one shot in front of the field after opening rounds of 5-under par 66. Day one saw temperatures in the low 50's to at the start of the day.
Two time Tour Champion Dan McCarthy and Big Break winner Justin Peters will enter the final round one shot behind the trio of leaders.
There were 3 skins out on Day 1 worth $273.34 each. Click on any of the $ symbols under the skins/total column to view the skins results.
There is an OPTIONAL $50 2nd day shootout for players that are outside the money after day one (72 and higher). If you would like to participate you must sign up and pay online before the first tee time on Wednesday. No exceptions.
