Michael Gellerman Wins KC Golf Classic

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Michael Gellerman won the KC Golf Classic for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 for a one-stroke victory and a likely spot on the PGA Tour next season.

Gellerman finished at 11-under 277 at Blue Hills and earned $121,000. The 26-year-old former Oklahoma player jumped from 75th to eighth in the season standings, with the final top 25 earning PGA Tour cards.

Third-round leader Nelson Ledesma had a 73 to drop into a tie for second with Harry Higgs (68).