PALM CITY, Fla. - Talented 17 year old amateur Sohan Patel came to the final hole tied with Owen Stamper and first round leader Avery Schneider at 7-under par. After a perfect tee shot on the par-4 closing hole, Patel hit sand wedge to 2 feet and tapped in for the win. His 36 hole total of 136 (67-69) earned him his 2nd win on the MLGT.
The 1st place check was $3,000 but USGA rules only allow an amateur to accept $1,000 so per MLGT policy the $2,000 that Patel had to forfeit was distributed throughout the other players that earned a check.
Patel has committed to play his college golf at Vanderbilt University. They are getting a good one.
Avery Schneider and Owen Stamper tied for 2nd at 137 followed by Canon Claycomb, Palmer Jackson an Mike Miller tied for 4th at 138.
Congratulations to Kyle Beaudry for making a hole in one in round two on the 155 yard par-3 8th with an 8 iron!
In a second day shootout Thursday among players who shot 73 or higher Wednesday, Grant Haefner won $210 with a final round score of 68.
PALM CITY, Fla. - Avery Schneider from New Albany, OH did not make a bogey on day one en route to a 7-under par 65 and a two shot lead with 18 holes to play. His birdies came on 3,5,7,9,10,14 and a chip in birdie on 16. He will look to earn his first win on the MLGT at Banyan Creek GC on Thursday.
Korn Ferry Tour member Michael Graboyes and talented 17 year old amateur Sohan Patel are tied for second two shots behind Schneider after opening with rounds of 67.
2021 US Amateur Champion and former LIV golfer James Piot is in a group with four other players tied for 4th three back entering the final round.
There were three skins out on day one worth $206.67 each. Click on any of the $ symbols under the skins/total tab to view the skins results.
