Isaacson and Kostelnik Claim Shortened Fort Lauderdale Open
Parkland, FL (May 6, 2025) - Ryan Isaacson and Michael Kostelnik, PGA, won the shortened Fort Lauderdale Open, presented by Srixon/Cleveland, played May 5-6 at Parkland Golf & Country club.
The first South Florida PGA Major of the Year, the Fort Lauderdale Open, was shortened to an 18-hole Championship due to inclement weather impacting the first day of play. Play was suspended on Monday and resumed today.
Isaacson, an Associate Teaching Professional at the John Webster Golf Academy at the Breakers, managed a 6-under 66 in his first event of the year, edging out Ashley Grier, PGA of The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club, by one shot.
“I made the most of my round,” explained Isaacson, who was in the third group to tee off on Monday and was able to complete all 18 holes the first day. “I was thrilled to post a number that could be chased.”
In his first event of the 2025 season, the 29-year-old Isaacson carded only one score worse than par, a double on the fourth hole, which helped calm his nerves.
“I had a double early in my round, and it kind of settled me in,” said Isaacson. “With it being the first event I've played in several months, there are a few jitters getting going, but the double on four settled me in and then made a great eagle on nine.”
Following a 3-under front nine, Isaacson added a bogey-free, 3-under back nine, which included a chip-in from the front of the green on the par-4 17th.
In the Senior Division, Michael Kostelnik, PGA Head Professional at Lost Tree Club, signed for a 7-under 65, besting fellow playing partner, Jared Isaacs, PGA, by one shot.
“I'm excited to sneak out a win against a strong field of talented professionals,” emphasized Kostelnik. “A little unexpected to play that well coming out of a busy season,” he added.
Starting on hole 10, Kostelnik opened his round with a bogey before rattling off three straight birdies and finishing the opening nine at 4-under. Kostelnik rode that momentum into the second nine, carding three more birdies to finish at 7-under, his lowest individual stroke play round as an SFPGA Professional.
“It was very unexpected to putt so well, but the greens were phenomenal," said Kostelnik, who first became a Member of the SFPGA in 1995. “
The South Florida PGA Fort Lauderdale Open is one of four South Florida PGA Majors to be played throughout the 2025 season. This year’s Championship was presented by Srixon / Cleveland and supported by Ahead, Global Golf Sales, Golf Sign & Design, Maui Jim, Prize Possessions, Strackaline, and the Turf Guy Pro.
Parkland Golf & Country Club is led by Miles Harris, the PGA Director of Golf; Spencer Stillman, the PGA Head Professional; Scott Rolland, the PGA Director of Instruction; and three PGA Associates.

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