La’ Cassie wins Cox Classic

Published 9:10 am Monday, August 26, 2013

OMAHA — Australia’s Bronson La’Cassie won the Cox Classic on Sunday to earn a PGA Tour card with a sixth-place finish on the Web.com Tour money list.

The former University of Minnesota player beat Matt Bettencourt with a par on the third hole of a playoff.

La’Cassie closed with a 4-under 67 to match Bettencourt at 21-under 263 at Champions Run. Bettencourt also finished with a 67.

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La’Cassie earned $144,000 to jump from 33rd to sixth on the money list with $255,629. The top 25 after the tournament earned PGA Tour cards for the 2013-14 season.

Bettencourt made $$86,400 to finish 16th with $162,877.

Michael Putnam topped the list with $450,184. He had a 72 on Sunday to tie for 12th at 14 under.