Mike Visacki secures Florida Open title in sudden death playoff

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Mike Visacki secures Florida Open title in sudden death playoff
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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.

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  • 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.
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Michael Visacki of Sarasota won on his home course July 19 in the 80th Florida Open.

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