 May 4, 2008 - Valdosta, GA: U.S. Pro Golf Tour veteran Bryan DeCorso is the runaway winner of the South Georgia Classic presented by First State Bank and Trust Co., picking up his first win on the Nationwide Tour and biggest payday ever -$112,500. DeCorso, a 36-year-old native of Ontario, Canada, fired a four-day total of 14-under 284, winning by three over Greg Owen (72) and Bryce Molder (69).
Talking to PGA TOUR.com, DeCorso said "Three weeks ago, I changed everything. Thanks to my new swing coach, Greg Towne, for such a quick turnaround on my game. I went into the swing change thinking long term," said DeCorso, currently No. 4 on the money list, formerly No. 38. "My goal has been to shoot all four rounds in the 60s. I achieved that goal and I'm very proud of myself for sticking to my game plan all week."
"This puts me in great position to fulfill my dream of one day playing on the PGA TOUR," added DeCorso, who hit 54 of 72 greens in regulation at the 7,781-yard Kinderlou Forest County Club-the longest course in Nationwide Tour history.
DeCorso is currently 34th on the U.S. Pro Golf Tour money list, earning $30,391.46.
Other USPGT players making the cut in the South Georgia Classic presented by First State Bank and Trust Co. include Chad Ginn, who tied for 16th, Gibby Gilbert, III, 50th and Scott Harrington and Anders Hultman, who both tied for 51st.
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