- May 5, 2025
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Johnny Keefer lines up a putt on No. 18 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic on Friday. Keefer shot a 2-under 69 to put him in a tie for 19th place.
Photo by Vinnie PortellMichael Johnson lets his club fly after hitting an unsatisfactory shot on the par-3 No. 15. Johnson shot a three-under 68 on Friday to put himself in a tie for first place at 15-under-par.
Photo by Vinnie PortellRobby Shelton battles with the greenside bunker on No. 18 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic on Friday evening.
Photo by Vinnie PortellAustin Hitt studies his birdie putt on the par-3 No. 15 at Lakewood National during the third round of play on Friday.
Photo by Vinnie PortellMark Goetz chips onto the 17th green after his tee shot sailed into a beverage tent during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic on Friday.
Photo by Vinnie PortellJose Fernandez Valdes shows his disbelief after missing a putt on No. 14 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
Photo by Vinnie PortellMark Goetz takes a second to admire his tee shot on the par-3 No. 15 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
Photo by Vinnie PortellChase Sienkiewicz pauses to consider throwing his ball in the water after missing a par putt on No. 14 during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
Photo by Vinnie PortellNeal Shipley lets out some frustration after missing a par putt on the par-3 15th hole at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
Photo by Vinnie PortellAlistair Docherty looks into the crowd on the 18th green after wind upended an umbrella to cause commotion. Docherty tied for the low score of the third round with a six-under 65.
Photo by Vinnie PortellThe LECOM Suncoast has ended in a playoff in three of its six years and it wouldn’t be surprising if that was the case again this year.
The leaderboard couldn’t be much tighter after Friday's third round at Lakewood National Golf Club.
Trey Winstead tied seven other golfers for the low round of the day on Friday with a 6-under 65 to move into a tie for first place at 15-under-par alongside Michael Johnson, who shot a 3-under 68 on Friday.
Twenty-six players sit at 10-under-par or better heading into Saturday’s fourth and final round.
Anyone who wants to take in the action can purchase tickets at LECOMSuncoastClassic.com/tickets.
Patrons should be advised that parking for the tournament can be found at Premier Sports Complex, with trolleys provided shuttles back and forth. Both parking and the shuttle service are free of charge.