Mike Visacki secures Florida Open title in sudden death playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Michael Visacki won the 80th Florida Open on July 19, defeating Chase Seiffert in a sudden death playoff at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Course. Visacki, a local golfer and former UCF player, managed to recover from a double-bogey on the final hole of regulation, finishing at 7-under-par 207. After rain delays and a merged field of competitors, Visacki two-putted for par on the playoff hole, while Seiffert struggled to reach the green. Visacki's win marks his biggest career victory, with a prize of $20,000 from the total purse of $125,000.
- •Visacki finished the regulation round at 7-under-par 207.
- •Seiffert bogeyed the final hole to tie Visacki.
- •Nine players ended within three shots of the playoff.
- •Visacki earned $20,000 from the Florida Open's $125,000 purse.
- •Andrew Riley recorded the day's lowest round with a score of 65.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Big victory for 'Big Mike' as Mike Visacki wins Florida Open in sudden death
"Michael Visacki of Sarasota won on his home course July 19 in the 80th Florida Open.
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