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POLLY MACK CLAIMS FIRST PROFESSIONAL VICTORY IN DRAMATIC THREE-WAY PLAYOFF AT THE NXXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

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Winter Garden, FL — November 19, 2025 — The 2025/26 NXXT Women’s Pro Tour season launched with a thrilling finale as Germany’s Polly Mack secured her first professional victory at the NXXT Women’s Championship at Stoneybrook West, winning a dramatic three-way playoff over Ana Belac and Apelila Galeai.

 

Mack clinched the title in spectacular fashion by stuffing her tee shot to 12 inches on the 168-yard par-3 third playoff hole and tapping in the winning birdie.


Three Players Finish at –12 to Force Sudden Death

 

After 54 holes of elite scoring, Mack, Belac, and Galeai all finished at 12-under-par 204, producing one of the most competitive season openers in NXXT history:

  • Polly Mack (GER) — 67 • 70 • 67

  • Ana Belac (SLO) — 69 • 67 • 68

  • Apelila Galeai (SAM) — 68 • 68 • 68

Belac and Galeai delivered three straight rounds in the 60s, while Mack’s composed final-round 67 propelled her into the playoff — and ultimately to her breakthrough win.

The Winning Moment: A Near-Ace Under Pressure

 

With all three players locked in through the first two playoff holes, the championship was decided on the 168-yard par-3 third hole.

 

Mack struck the defining shot of the week — a towering iron that landed softly and finished mere inches from the cup.

The easy tap-in birdie delivered her first professional title and an unforgettable moment for the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour.


Swayne Fires Championship-Low 66 — A Statement Round from an NXXT Veteran

 

Alexandra Swayne, a Ladies European Tour (LET) member in her third season on the NXXT Tour, recorded the low round of the championship with a brilliant 6-under 66.

 

Swayne, who has been close to victory numerous times on NXXT, surged into a T7 finish at –2, continuing her trend of strong performances on the tour.


Former NXXT Champions Battle Deep Into the Week


Three past NXXT winners were in contention and delivered solid results:

  • Annabelle Pancake — T7 (–2)

  • Lauren Miller — T5 (–5)

  • Maria Bohorquez — 10th (E)

 

Their presence added stability, experience, and competitive pedigree to the season opener.


LPGA Tour Players & Olympians Anchor the International Field

 

LPGA Tour Players

  • Polly Mack (GER) — Champion

  • Ana Belac (SLO) — T2

  • Sofia García (PAR) — 4th

 

Former Olympians

  • Sofia García — Paraguay, Tokyo Olympics

  • Ana Belac — Slovenia, Tokyo Olympics

 

García’s solo 4th-place finish at –10 highlighted her continued rise as one of the world’s top emerging players.

Leaderboard — Top 10

1st Polly Mack (GER) — –12 (won via playoff)

T2 Ana Belac (SLO) — –12

T2 Apelila Galeai (SAM) — –12

4th Sofia García (PAR) — –10

T5 Lauren Miller (USA) — –5

T5 Vanessa Gilly (USA) — –5

T7 Alexandra Swayne (USA) — –2

T7 Annabelle Pancake (USA) — –2

9th Bobbi Stricker (USA) — –1

10th Maria Bohorquez (COL) — E

A Memorable Start to the 2025 NXXT Season

 

The opening championship featured:

  • A three-way sudden-death playoff

  • A near-ace from 168 yards to clinch the title

  • A championship-low 66 from LET professional Swayne

  • LPGA Tour members and Olympians in the top four

  • Former NXXT champions contending throughout the week

 

It was a powerful start to the 2025 NXXT Women’s Pro Tour and a statement of the growing depth and international quality across the field.

Upcoming NXXT Events

  • NXXT Battle at Venetian Bay — December 8–10

  • NXXT Battle at Ocala — January 13–15

About NXXT Golf

 

NXXT Golf is committed to elevating women’s professional and developmental golf through elite competition, innovative media, and a steadfast dedication to competitive integrity in women’s sports. With strategic partnerships across the LPGA, Epson Tour, and global golf organizations. NXXT continues to advance opportunity and performance pathways for the next generation of champions.

 

 
 
 

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